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Using the Hedge Cutter

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English / USA Using the Hedge Cutter Mounting the Gearbox : Loosen the clamp screws (9). : Push the drive tube (5) into the gearbox (10) - turn the gearbox back and forth as necessary. Do not use your hedge cutter during rest periods customary in the neigborhood. Preparations Use lopping shears to cut out thick branches first. Always wear a harness.. Cutting sequence If a radical cut is necessary, cut a little at a time in several stages. : Once the end of the drive tube is inserted beyond the slot in the clamp (11), push it fully home as far as stop. : Fit the clamp screws and tighten down moderately. : Line up the gearbox (10). : Tighten down the clamp screws firmly. Cutting techniques Vertical cut: Swing the cutter bar up and down in an arc as you move along the hedge - use both sides of the cutting blades. Horizontal cut: Hold the cutter bar at an angle of 0° to 10° as you swing the hedge cutter horizontally. Swing the cutter bar in an arc towards the outside of the hedge so that the cuttings are swept on to the ground. Do not throw cuttings in the rubbish bin (garbage can) - they can be composted! HL 100 15

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15
HL 100
English / USA
Mounting the Gearbox
:
Loosen the clamp screws (
9
).
:
Push the drive tube
(
5
) into the
gearbox (
10
) – turn the gearbox
back and forth as necessary.
:
Once the end of the drive tube is
inserted beyond the slot in the
clamp (
11
), push it fully home as far
as stop.
:
Fit the clamp screws and tighten
down moderately.
:
Line up the gearbox (
10
).
:
Tighten down the clamp screws
firmly.
Do not use your hedge cutter during
rest periods customary in the
neigborhood.
Preparations
Use lopping shears to cut out thick
branches first.
Always wear a harness..
Cutting sequence
If a radical cut is necessary, cut a little at
a time in several stages.
Cutting techniques
Vertical cut:
Swing the cutter bar up and down in an
arc as you move along the hedge – use
both sides of the cutting blades.
Horizontal cut:
Hold the cutter bar at an angle of 0° to
10° as you swing the hedge cutter
horizontally.
Swing the cutter bar in an arc towards
the outside of the hedge so that the
cuttings are swept on to the ground.
Do not throw cuttings in the rubbish
bin (garbage can) – they can be
composted!
Using the Hedge Cutter