Stihl HL 56 K Instruction Manual page 15

Working Techniques
Vertical Cut
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.
WARNING
This hedge trimmer is not approved for
cutting close to the ground (e.g. low
shrubs).
HL 56 K
Horizontal Cut
Hold the cutter bar at an angle of 0° to
10° as you swing the hedge trimmer
horizontally.
Swing the cutter bar in an arc towards
the outside of the hedge so that the
cuttings are swept to the ground.
Recommendation: Only cut hedges that
are no more than chest height.
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