Stihl HL-KM Instruction Manual page 7

English
Cutting Season
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Observe country-specific or
m~nicipal
rules and regulations for cutting hedges.
Do not use your hedge trimmer during
rest periods cutomary in
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neighborhood.
Cutting Sequence
If a radical cut is necessary, cut a little at
a time in several stages.
Use lopping shears to cut out thick
branches first.
Cut the sides of the hedge first, then the
top.
Disposal
Do not throw cuttings into the garbage
can - they can be composted.
Preparations
• Starting the Engine
• Put on the shoulder strap.
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Working Techniques
Horizontal Cut (with cutter bar at an
angle)
Cutting close to the ground from a
standing position, e.g. low shrubs.
Swing the cutter bar back and forth in an
arc as you move along - use both sides
of the cutting blades.
Vertical Cut (with cutter bar at an
angle)
Cutting without standing directly next to
the hedge, e.g. flowerbed between.
operator and hedge.
Swing the cutter bar up and down in an
arc as you move along the hedge - use
both sides of the cutting blades.
HL-KM