Florabest FAH 18 B2 - Handbuch (Seite 31)

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the On/Off switch s (7).
Checking the battery charge
level
The battery’s (9) charge level is indicated
by the charge state indicator (11).
Press the button (15) on the battery
(9).
The LEDs indicate the battery’s
charge level.
Recharge the battery when the last
charge state indicator LED ( 11)
changes from green to red.
Working with the Hedge
Trimmer
During cutting work, ensure that no
contact is made with objects, e.g.
such as wire fencing or main plant
stems. This may result in damage to
the cutter bar.
• Switch off the equipment immedi-
ately in the event that the blades are
blocked by solid objects, pull out the
power plug then remove the object.
• Avoid overstraining the equipment dur-
ing work.
Cutting Techniques
• Cut thick branches beforehand using a
branch clippers.
• The double-sided cutter bar enables
cutting in both directions or, with a
swinging action, from one side to the
other.
• In case of vertical cutting, move the
hedge trimmer uniformly forward or up
and down in an arc movement.
• In case of horizontal cutting, move
the hedge trimmer in a sickle-shaped
movement to the edge of the hedge, so
that cut branches fall to the ground.
• In order to achieve long straight lines,
the placing of tensioned guiding cords
is recommended.
Cutting Shaped Hedges:
It is recommended
that hedges be cut
in a trapezoidal
shape, in order to
prevent stripping off
of the lower branch-
es. This corresponds
to the natural plant
growth and allows the hedge to thrive opti-
mally. During cutting, only the new annual
growths are reduced and thus a dense
branching and a good screen will develop.
• Cut the sides of a hedge first. To do this,
move the hedge trimmer in the direction
of growth from bottom to top. If you cut
down from the top, the thinner branches
will move out, which may result in some
areas having sparse growth or holes.
• Cut the top edge, according to taste,
in a flat shape, roof shape or rounded
shape
• Trim young plants to the required shape.
The main growth should remain undam-
aged until the hedge has reached the
planned height. All other shoots are
lopped off to half size.
Care of Free-Growing Hedges:
Free-growing hedges are not shaped when
cut, although they must be regularly main-
tained so the hedge does not become too
high.