Operation Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
TIPS FOR BEST TRIM RESULTS
 Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground.
 Use only the tip of the line for cutting, especially along
walls. If more than the tip is used for cutting, the cutting
capacity is reduced and the engine may overload.
 Cut grass which is taller than 20 cm from the top down
in small stages to prevent premature wear of the line and
engine resistance.
 If possible, cut from left to right. Cutting to the right
improves the cutting capacity of the unit. Grass clippings
are then ejected by the user.
 Slowly move the lawn trimmer at the required height in
and out of the cutting area. Walk either forwards and
backwards or from side to side. Better results are
achieved by cutting shorter pieces.
 Cut dry grass and weeds only.
The service life of the cutting line depends on the following:
 Follow the previous cutting tips;
 for the vegetation which is to be cut;
 where it is cut.
For example, a line wears out more quickly if it is cutting
against a house wall than around a tree.
DECORATIVE CUTTING
You will receive a decorative cut if you cut all vegetation
around trees, posts, fences, etc.
Rotate the whole unit until you are holding the cutting
attachment at an angle of 30° to the ground. (Fig. 24).
WORKING WITH THE CUTTING BLADE
Before operating the unit, please place it in the operating
position (Fig. 22). See “Holding the lawn trimmer.”
Tips for working with the cutting blade:
Cut rhythmically:
 Stand firmly but comfortably on the ground.
 Before you start cutting, set the unit to full speed. At full
speed the blade has maximum cutting force and will
therefore not jam so easily, stick or cause blade impacts
which may result in serious injury to the user or other
persons.
 When cutting, move the upper part of your body from
right to left.
 Always release the throttle and reduce the engine to no
load when you are not cutting.
 Rotate the unit in the same direction in which the blade
is cutting. This promotes cutting.
 Move one or two steps to the next trimming area after
swinging back the unit and stand firmly again.
 The blade features a second cutting side which can be
used by removing the blade, turning it round and
reinstalling it.
Follow these instructions to prevent vegetation from
wrapping itself around the blade:
 Cut at full speed.
 Swing from right to left into the vegetation which is to be
cut (Fig. 25).
 When swinging back, avoid vegetation which has just
been cut.