How to use a hedge trimmer

How to use a hedge trimmer and what are the precautions for using a hedge trimmer

We can often see various neat and beautiful plants and flowers on the roadside or in the garden. These are inseparable from the hard work of gardeners. Of course, if you want to do a good job in landscaping, you need the help of various auxiliary tools, such as common hedge trimmers. It is a tool used for landscaping in parks, gardens, roadside hedges, etc. When using a hedge trimmer, you need to pay attention to the correct usage method, and there are many things to pay attention to during operation, such as the length of operation, product maintenance, etc. Let’s learn how to use a hedge trimmer and what to pay attention to.

1. How to use a hedge trimmer

Hedge trimmer, also known as hedge shears and tea tree trimmer, is mostly used to trim tea trees, green belts, etc. It is a professional trimming tool for landscaping. It generally relies on a small gasoline engine to drive the blade to cut and rotate, so please pay attention when using it. Correct usage. So how to use a hedge trimmer?

1. Turn off and cool the engine, mix unleaded gasoline (two-stroke machine) and engine oil at a volume ratio of 25:1, and pour the oil into the fuel tank.

2. Turn the circuit switch to the "ON" position, close the damper lever, and press the carburetor pump oil ball until there is fuel flowing in the oil return pipe (transparent).

3. Pull the starting rope 3 to 5 times to start the hedge trimmer. Move the damper lever to the half-open position and let the engine idle for 3-5 minutes. Then move the damper lever to the "ON" position and the engine operates at rated speed. The speed is working normally.
4. When using a hedge trimmer to trim the hedge, it should be kept smooth and neat, consistent in height, and trimmed at a downward angle of about 5-10°. This is more labor-saving, lighter, and can improve the quality of trimming.

5. During operation, the operator's body should be on one side of the carburetor and never on one end of the exhaust pipe to avoid being burned by the exhaust gas. Adjust the throttle according to work needs to avoid excessive speed.

6. After trimming, stop the machine, close the throttle, and clean the outer casing.

The above is the specific method of using the hedge trimmer. In addition, because the hedge trimmer is equipped with a high-speed reciprocating cutting knife, if it is operated incorrectly, it will bring danger to the human body, so you should pay attention to some operating matters and safe operation.

2. What are the precautions for using a hedge trimmer?

1. The purpose of the hedge trimmer is to trim hedges and shrubs. To avoid accidents, please do not use it for other purposes.

2. There are certain risks in using a hedge trimmer. Please do not use a hedge trimmer if you are tired, feeling unwell, taking cold medicine or drinking alcohol.

Do not use the hedge trimmer when your feet are slippery and it is difficult to maintain a stable working posture, when it is difficult to confirm the safety around the work site, or when weather conditions are bad.

6. The continuous operation time of the hedge trimmer should not exceed 40 minutes at a time, and the interval should be more than 15 minutes. The operation time in a day should be limited to less than four hours.

7. Operators should use the product according to the instructions for use and wear certain protective equipment.

8. The branch density of the hedge trimming strip and the maximum branch diameter should be consistent with the performance parameters of the hedge trimmer used.

9. During work, always pay attention to tightening the connecting parts, adjust the blade gap or replace damaged parts in time according to the trimming quality, and work with faults is not allowed.

10. Hedge trimmers should be inspected and maintained regularly, including blade maintenance, air filter dust removal, fuel filter impurity removal, spark plug inspection, etc.