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attempting to free the blade from the line
or cord. Failure to heed this warning will
result in serious personal injury or possible
death.
TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RE-
SULTS
• Before starting the hedge trimmer,
maintain proper footing and balance and do
not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-
skid footwear and rubber gloves. Hold the
unit with both hands, with the cutting blade
directed away from you.
• Do not trim too much at one time. This can
cause the blades to bind and slow, reducing
the cutting efficiency.
• Do not force the hedge trimmer through
heavy shrubbery. This can cause the blades
to bind and slow down. If the blades slow
down, slow the pace of your work.
• When trimming new growth, use a wide,
sweeping action so that the stems are fed
directly into the cutting blade. Older growth
will have thicker stems and will be trimmed
most easily by using a sawing motion.
• Always cut stems or twigs that are less
than 9/16 in. thick. Use a non-powered hand
saw or pruning saw to trim larger stems.
TOP CUTTING (FIG. 4A)
FIG. 4a
Use a wide, sweeping motion. A slight
downward tilt of the cutting blades in the
direction of motion provides the best cutting
results. If desired, you can use a string to
help guide you as you cut the hedge level.
Trim the hedge just above this guide line.
SIDE CUTTING (FIG. 4B)
FIG. 4b
When trimming the sides of the hedge,
begin at the bottom and cut upward. Trim
the side of a hedge so that the hedge will
be slightly narrower at the top. This shape
will expose more of the hedge to sunlight,
resulting in more uniform growth.
OPERATION
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