Florabest FHL 900 A1 - Manual (Page 48)

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swinging action, from one side to the
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
movement 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 guid-
ing cords is recommended.
Cutting Shaped Hedges:
It is recommended that hedges be cut in a
trapezoidal shape, in order to prevent strip-
ping off of the lower branches. This cor-
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
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.
Cutting Times
Deciduous hedges:
June and October
Hedges of coniferous wood:
April and August
Evergreen conifer hedges:
from May
Working Safely
Observe the specified working angle (see
illustration above), in order to guarantee
safe working.
Do not use the high pruning saw when
standing on a ladder or in an unsafe
position.
Do not be tempted to make unconsidered
cuts. Doing so may endanger both your-
self and others.
Children must be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the equipment.