When cutting tall hedges, you will need a long-reach hedge trimmer to ensure you can cut the top of the hedge. Adjust the hedge trimmer to sit at a 90-degree angle to give the top of your hedge a clean cut, aiming to cut about 10 cm of the hedge’s current height. Stihl hedge trimmers are a great option for homeowners needing to trim their hedges to keep their garden tidy. Known for their reliable, consistent and long-lasting performance, Stihl hedge trimmers are ideal for anyone wanting a clean and professional cut. Stihl hedge trimmers have low vibration and an ergonomic design to ensure you are comfortable with every use. Keep your hedges in top condition with Gustharts Using the same number of strokes for each cutting edge, ensuring you shave no more than 5 mm off at once, will result in each cutting edge being the same length.

Using your whetstone, work along each cutting edge to smooth out any burrs that may have formed on the blades. Smoothing out the cutting edges of your hedge trimmer will ensure a clean cut when trimming trees and branches.

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Charger for the STIHL AK Cordless System. With operating mode indicator (LED) and cable tie with Velcro tape. The charger can be wall mounted if required. You should always be careful not to remove too much material during sharpening: the abrasion limit is 5 mm. If you file off more than this, the material strength may be compromised, rendering your hedge trimmer unusable. A: Yes, all of the tools in the AK Cordless System use the same style of battery. There are three different batteries in the range, which all have different capacities. For the HLA 56, we recommend the AK 20 battery which will mean the tool is perfectly balanced, but you can use the AK 10 and AK 30 battery in this tool. Wipe the blades down using a cloth soaked in soapy water and gently remove any sap and dirt. Dry the blades thoroughly using a clean cloth before lubricating. Prime the carburettor several times and pull the starter cord to run the engine before spraying carburettor cleaner fluid into the intake port. The carburettor will drag the cleaning fluid throughout the fuel ports to help clean them effectively.

Be careful when handling the hedgetrimmer blades and we advise you wear protective gloves and goggles when using any cleaning products. To prevent unhealthy growth and form a shape for your hedge, you should prune your hedges at an early stage. When pruning, ensure that you taper your hedge so it is wider at the bottom, allowing sunlight to reach all areas of the hedge. Remove the carburettor cover and spray a substantial amount of carburettor cleaner fluid into the intake port before activating the throttle level to allow the fluid to clean the full mechanism. Closing and opening the choke will also help to clean all the choke valves.Clean the cool air intake if necessary. If the engine is underperforming, replace the spark plug and clean the air filter Gustharts has many exceptional hedge trimmers to help maintain your garden. No matter what size hedge you have, browse our range of Stihl petrol, battery and electric hedge trimmers to give your garden a professional look. Is your hedge trimmer no longer as effective as it used to be? This is not uncommon: frequent use blunts the cutter blades, so they need sharpening from time to time. It is possible that there is another reason for issues your trimmer may be having.

When sharpening your hedge trimmer, try to use the file at the recommended sharpening angle, which is detailed under Technical Data in the operating instructions for your tool. You can charge the lithium-ion battery at any time regardless of its charge level.Store the battery with a charge level of 40 to 60% (2 illuminated green LEDs), separate from the charger

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