Cutting Techniques - Parkside Pgkga 40-Li B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

ections, or via pendulum move-
ments from one side to the other.
• When cutting vertically, move the
hedge trimmer in a steady forward
motion, or up and down in an arch-
shaped motion.
• When cutting horizontally, move
the hedge trimmer in a sickle-
shaped motion to the edge of the
hedge so that cut branches fall to
the ground.
• We recommend tying cords to
achieve long, straight lines.
Cutting free-growing hedges
Free-growing hedges are not be
trimmed into shapes but still need to
be regularly cut to ensure they do not
become too tall.
Trimming shaped hedges
It is advisable to trim hedges in a
trapezoidal shape to prevent the
lower branches from becoming bare.
This corresponds to the plant's nat-
ural growth and allows hedges to
thrive optimally. Only the new annual
shoots are reduced during cutting to
allow dense branching and good pro-
tection of privacy.
1. First trim the sides of the hedge.
To do so, move the hedge trim-
mer from bottom to top in the dir-
ection of growth. If you cut down-
wards, thinner branches will move
outwards which may cause thin
patches or gaps.
2. Then trim the top edge as desired:
straight, pitch-shaped or round.
3. Trim plants while young to achieve
the desired shape. The main
shoot should be left intact until the
hedge has achieved the intended
height. All other shoots are to be
cut in half.

Cutting techniques

WARNING! Be aware of the risk of
kickback as well as falling branches
and branches on the ground.
Sawing off small branches
• Place the locating surface of the
saw against the branch in order to
prevent jerky movements of the
saw when you begin to cut it.
• Guide the saw with light pressure
from the top to the bottom through
the branch.
• Watch out for premature break-
age of the branch if you have mis-
judged the size and weight.
Sawing off larger branches
b
a
In the case of larger branches, select
a relief cut first of all to ensure that
the sawing process is controlled.
1. Saw an incision (a) into the bottom
third of the branch (with the upper
side of the blade bar).
2. Then saw from top to bottom to-
wards the first cut (with the under-
side of the blade bar) (b).
Sawing in sections
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