Florabest FAH 18 B2 - Manual (Page 65)

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(9).
The LEDs indicate the battery’s
charge level.
When starting to charge and while
charging, the battery charge indica-
tor (12) lights up red.
Working with the Hedge
Trimmer
During cutting work, ensure that no
contact is made with objects, e.g.
such as wire fencing or main plant
stems. This may result in damage to
the cutter bar.
• 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.
• Avoid overstraining the equipment dur-
ing work.
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
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 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. Dur-
ing cutting, only the new annual growths are
reduced and thus a dense branching and a
good screen will develop.
• 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.
• Cut the top edge, according to taste,
in a flat shape, roof shape or rounded
shape
• 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.
Cleaning and
Maintenance
Repair and servicing work not de-
scribed in this manual should always
be carried by our Service Centre.
Use only original parts.