Cutting Techniques - Grizzly AHS 1845 T Lion Traduction De La Notice D'utilisation Originale

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Always hold the equipment firmly
in both hands, with one hand on the
rear handle and the other on the front
handle. Thumbs and fingers must be
firmly around the handles.
Observe the specified working an-
gle (60°±10°), in order to guarantee
safe working.
• Switch off the equipment immedi-
ately in the event that the blades are
blocked by solid objects, pull out the
power plug then remove the object.
• Always work away from the mains pow-
er outlet. Set the cutting direction before
starting work. Ensure that the power
cable is kept well away from the work-
ing area. Never lay the cable over the
hedge, where it could easily be caught
up in the trimmer blades.
• Do not use the unit if the blades are
blunt or worn. This will overstress the
motor and gearbox of the machine.
• Avoid overstraining the equipment dur-
ing work.
• Change position regularly while operat-
ing the device. Prolonged use of the
device can lead to blood circulation
disorders in the hands caused by vi-
bration. You can however extend your
machine use time by wearing appropri-
ate safety gloves or by taking regular
breaks. Please note that a personal
disposition to poor blood circulation,
low outside temperatures, or strong
grip forces while working may reduce
your work capabilities.

Cutting Techniques

• Cut thick branches beforehand using a
branch clippers.
• The double-sided cutter bar enables
cutting in both directions or, with a
swinging action, from one side to the
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other.
• In case of vertical cutting, move the
hedge trimmer uniformly forward or up
and down in an arc movement.
• In case of horizontal cutting, move the
hedge trimmer in a sickle-shaped move-
ment to the edge of the hedge, so that
cut branches fall to the ground.
• In order to achieve long straight lines,
the placing of tensioned guiding cords
is recommended.
Cutting Shaped Hedges:
It is recommended that hedges be
cut in a trapezoidal shape, in order
to prevent stripping off of the lower
branches. This corresponds to the
natural plant growth and allows the
hedge to thrive optimally. During cut-
ting, 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 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.
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 undam-
aged 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 main-
tained so the hedge does not become too
high.