Scheppach C-PHTS410-X Mode D'emploi page 34

• Check that the shoulder strap is in a comfortable posi-
tion to make it easier for you to hold the product.
11.1 Hedge trimmer
11.1.1 Cutting techniques
• Cut out thick branches beforehand with pruning
shears.
• The double-sided cutter bar allows cutting in both di-
rections, or using a pendulum movement, swinging
the trimmer back and forth.
• When cutting vertically, move the product smoothly
forwards or up and down in an arc.
• When cutting horizontally, move the product in a cres-
cent shape towards the edge of the hedge so that cut
branches fall to the ground.
• To get long straight lines, it is advisable to stretch
guide strings.
11.1.2 Pruned hedges
It is advisable to cut hedges in a trapezoidal shape to pre-
vent the lower branches from becoming bare. This corre-
sponds to natural plant growth and allows hedges to
thrive. When pruning, only the new annual shoots are re-
duced, so that a dense branching and a good screen is
formed.
• Trim the sides of a hedge first. To do this, move the
product with the direction of growth from bottom to
top. If you cut from the top down, thinner branches
move outwards and this can create thin spots or
holes.
• Then cut the top edge straight, roof-shaped or round,
depending on your taste.
• Trim even young plants to the desired shape. The
main shoot should remain undamaged until the hedge
has reached the planned height. All other shoots are
cut in half.
11.1.3 Cut at the right time
• Leaf hedge: June and October
• Conifer hedge: April and August
• Fast growing hedge: around every 6 weeks from May
Pay attention to nesting birds in the hedge. Delay the
hedge cut or leave this area out if this is the case.
11.2 Pole-mounted pruner
DANGER
Danger of injury!
If the product is jammed, do not try to pull the product
out by using force.
– Switch off the engine.
– Use a lever arm or wedge to get the product free.
DANGER
Watch out for falling branches and do not trip.
• The saw chain should have reached maximum speed
before you start sawing.
• You have better control when you saw with the under-
side of the bar (with a pulling chain).
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• The saw chain must not touch the ground or any other
object during or after sawing.
• Ensure that the saw chain does not become jammed
in the saw cut. The branch must not break or splinter.
• Also observe the precautions against kick-back (see
safety instructions).
• Remove the branches hanging downwards by making
the cut above the branch.
• Branched boughs are cut to length individually.
11.2.1
WARNING
Never stand directly under the branch that
you want to saw off!
Possible risk of injury caused by falling branches and
catapulting pieces of wood.
In general, it is recommended to position the product at
an angle of 60° to the branch.
Hold the product firmly with both hands during the cut-
ting process and always ensure that you are in a bal-
anced position and have a good stance.
Sawing off small branches (Fig. 18):
Place the stop surface of the saw against the branch to
avoid jerky movements of the saw when starting the cut.
Guide the saw through the branch with light pressure from
top to bottom.
Make sure that the branch does not break through prema-
turely if you have misjudged its size and weight.
Sawing off in sections (Fig. 19):
Saw off large or long branches in sections so that you
have control over the impact location.
• Saw off the lower branches on the tree first to make it
easier for the cut branches to fall.
• Once the cut has been completed, the weight of the
saw increases abruptly for the operator, as the saw is
no longer supported on the branch. There is a risk of
losing control of the product.
• Only pull the saw out of the cut with the saw chain
running to prevent it from jamming.
• Do not saw with the tip of the tool attachment.
• Do not saw into the bulging branch base, as this will
prevent the tree from healing.
11.3 After use
• Always switch the product off before placing it
down and wait until the product has come to a
standstill.
• Remove the battery.
• Put on the supplied guide bar and chain guard or the
cutter bar guard after each instance of working with
the product.
• Allow the product to cool.
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