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direction of growth from bottom to
top. If you cut down from the top, the
thinner branches will move out, which
may result in some areas having
sparse growth or holes.
2. Cut the top edge, according to taste, in a
flat shape, roof shape or rounded shape
3. Trim young plants to the required
shape. The main growth should re-
main undamaged until the hedge has
reached the planned height. All other
shoots are lopped off to half size.
Care of Free-Growing Hedges:
Free-growing hedges are not shaped
when cut, although they must be regularly
maintained so the hedge does not be-
come too high.
Cutting Times
Deciduous hedges:
June and October
Hedges of coniferous wood:
April and August
Evergreen conifer hedges:
from May
Maintenance/Cleaning
Pull out the power plug before carry-
ing out any work on the equipment.
Repair and servicing work not
described in this manual should
always be carried by our Service
Centre. Use only original parts.
Wear gloves while handling the
blades.
Carry out the following maintenance and
cleaning work regularly. This will guarantee
a long and reliable service life.
Do not spray the equipment with
water or place it in water. Do not
use detergents or solvents. These
could cause irreparable dam-
age to the equipment. Chemical
substances may attack the plastic
parts of the equipment.
• Before each use, check the hedge trim-
mer for obvious defects such as loose,
worn or damaged parts. Check the se-
cure seating of the bolts in the cutter bar.
• Do not use the unit if the blades are
blunt or worn. This will overstress the
motor and gearbox of the machine.
• Check coverings and safety devices for
damage and correct seating. Replace
these where necessary.
• Keep the ventilation slots and motor
housing of the device clean. Use a
damp cloth or a brush to do this. Do
not wash down the equipment with
water, or submerge it in water.
• Clean the cutter bar carefully after
each use. Wipe it off with an oily cloth
or spray it with a metal protective
spray.
• Keep the hedge trimmer dry and cov-
ered with the blade protection supplied
and out of reach of children.
• Keep the hedge trimmer dry and out
of reach of children in the blade guard
supplied.
Waste Disposal and
Environmental Protection
Be environmentally friendly. Return the
tool, accessories and packaging to a recy-
cling centre when you have finished with
them.
Electrical machines do not belong
in domestic waste.
