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Hand shears are fine for short runs, but if it's a long hedge, invest in an electric, battery or petrol-powered hedge trimmer.
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We keep hand shears sharpened and let the tools do the job it was designed for, rather than trying to hack away with blunt blades.
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We also use an electric trimmer, and would need to plug into a safety socket fitted with a residual current device or circuit breaker, so that the engine will cut out if there's an accident.
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When trimming we keep the cable away from the blade, ideally draped over one shoulder rather than trailing on the ground.
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Our staff always wear appropriate protective equipment such as goggles and gloves.