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lows the hedge to thrive optimally.
During cutting, only the new an-
nual growths are reduced and thus
a dense branching and a good
screen will develop.
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Cut the sides of a hedge first. To do
this, move the hedge trimmer in the
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.
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Cut the top edge, according to taste,
in a flat shape, roof shape or rounded
shape
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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.
Cleaning and
Maintenance
Repair and servicing work not
described in this manual should
always be carried by our Service
Centre. Use only original parts.
Turn off the appliance and, before
doing any servicing, remove the
battery.
Wear gloves when handling the
safety knife bar. This will protect
you against cuts.
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The following cleaning and servicing
should be done regularly. This will ensure
a long and reliable service life.
Cleaning
Do not spray the appliance with
water and do not immerse it in
water. Electric shock hazard!
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Keep clean the ventilation slots, motor
housing and handles of the appliance.
Use a damp cloth or a brush.
Do not use cleaning agents or sol-
vents. You may otherwise irreparably
damage the appliance.
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Always keep the equipment clean. Af-
ter using the equipment, it is impera-
tive to:
- Clean the blade
-
Maintenance
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Prior to every use, check the appliance
for obvious defects such as loose,
worn or damaged parts. Check that the
screws in the safety knife bar (
are tight.
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Check covers and safety devices (see
) for damages and correct installa-
tion. Replace as necessary.
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You can smoothen minor nudges in
the cutting teeth yourself using a knife
grinder to sharpen the cutting edges.
The trimmer will only cut well if the
teeth are sharp.
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Blunt, bent or damaged knife bars to
be replaced.
(with an oily cloth);
Oil the blade shaft
with an oil can or
spray.
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