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Tips for cutting hedges
Important proper footing and hold the scissors with both hands. If using a ladder, so make sure
that they are safely constructed and if it is necessary to reach even higher and stronger on the
inside branches fence lean a ladder. The workspace must not remain people or animals. Cable
always be directed away from you, preferably over his shoulder.
Cutting process
First, start to trim the side of the fence, from bottom to top. This will make sure that the place to
be cut, did not get any unwanted parts (Fig. 5). Try to keep the blade at an angle of about 5
° to
the cutting location - thereby ensuring better efficiency of the device (Fig. 6). Afterwards Cut
into the top layer fence. If the hedge is very long, so it is ideal for use sequentially, do not
suddenly cut off the top layer (Fig. 7).
Shaping cut
Recommended hedge model into a trapezoidal shape, which means that the lower part of the
fence is wider than the upper portion. This allows better penetration of light. See. Fig. 8.
The optimal time for cutting hedges
For hedges made up of green leaves is the best time for cutting from June to October,
evergreen hedges should be cut from April to August and conifers and other fast growing
shrubs every 6 to 8 weeks.
If it is necessary heavily pruned old hedges and before using the clippers on the fence, and
soon a thick branch cutte pruning shears. Be careful that the blades come into contact with the
wires or other metallic objects.
