Stihl HL-KM Instruction Manual page 7

4 Using the Unit
4.5.3 Vertical Cut (with straight cutter bar)
Extra long reach without the need for other aids.
Swing the cutter bar up and down in an arc as
you move along the hedge – use both sides of
the cutting blades.
4.5.4 Overhead Cut (with cutter bar at an
angle)
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Hold the hedge trimmer vertically and swing it in
an arc to make maximum use of its reach.
WARNING
Any working position above head height is tiring.
To minimize the risk of accidents, work in such
positions for short periods only. Set angle of
adjustable cutter bar to maximum so that the unit
can be held in a lower, less tiring position (with
shoulder strap) while still providing adequate
reach.
4.5.5 Horizontal Cut (with straight cutter bar)
Hold the cutter bar at an angle of 0° to 10° as
you swing the hedge trimmer horizontally.
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