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Hedge Trimmers
How to use the hedge trimmer?
Using the Hedge Trimmer
⚠ DANGER: If the blade jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
Continue to hold the hedge trimmer by the insulated rear handle or lay it down and away from you in a safe manner.
Disconnect the electrical service to the damaged line or cord before attempting to free the blade from the line or cord.
Failure to heed this warning may result in serious personal injury or death.
⚠ WARNING: Avoid trimming too much at one time or through heavy shrubbery.
Overloading the blades can cause them to bind and slow down, reducing cutting efficiency.
NOTICE:
The trimmer should only be used to cut stems less than 30.5 mm thick.
For new growth, a wide sweeping motion is suitable for stems fed directly into the cutting blade.
For older growth, a sawing motion is better for trimming thicker stems.
A non-powered hand saw or pruning saw is suggested for trimming large stems first.
Top Cutting
Use a wide sweeping motion.
A slight downward tilt of the cutting blades in the direction of motion provides the best cutting results.
For better cutting effect, use a string to guide the hedge level as shown in Fig. E.
Side Cutting
When trimming the sides of the hedge, start at the bottom and cut upwards as shown in Fig. F.
Trim the hedge so it is slightly narrower at the top.
This shape will expose more of the hedge to sunlight, resulting in more uniform growth.