responds to the natural plant growth and
allows the hedge to thrive optimally. During
cutting, only the new annual growths are
reduced and thus a dense branching and a
good screen will develop.
1. Cut the sides of a hedge first.
To do this, move the hedge trim-
mer 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.
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
remain undamaged until the
hedge has reached the planned
Trouble Shooting
Problem
Device does not start
Device runs with
interruptions
Blades become hot
Possible cause
Mains voltage not on
On/Off switch defective
Worn carbon brushes
Defective motor
Power cable is damaged
Internal loose electrical
connection
On/Off switch defective
Blades are blunt
Blades are notched
Too much friction due to
lack of lubrication
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 main-
tained so the hedge does not become too high.
Maintenance/Cleaning
Repair and servicing work not de-
scribed in this manual should always
be carried by our Service Centre.
Use only original parts.
Pull out the power plug before carry-
ing out any work on the equipment.
Wear gloves while handling the
blades.
Fault correction
Check plug socket, cable, line
and plug, where appropriate,
have repaired through electrical
specialist
Repair by Service Centre
Check the cable and have it
changed by the Service Centre if
necessary
Repair by Service Centre
Have the blades sharpened or
replaced (Service Centre)
Have the blades checked or
replaced (Service Centre)
Oil the blades
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