SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Grass trimming with a trimmer headSweeping
Y The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick
and easy clearing up. Hold the cord parallel to and above
the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro.
Trimming
Y Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle.
It is the end of the cord that does the work. Let the cord
work at its own pace. Never press the cord into the area
to be cut.
Y When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to
obtain the best results.
WARNING! Neither the operator of the
Y The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against machine nor anyone else may attempt to
walls, fences, trees and borders, however it can also !remove the cut material while the engine is
damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damage running or the blade is rotating, as this can
fence posts.
result in serious injury.
Y Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the Stop the engine and blade before you
cord to 10-12 cm and reducing the engine speed.
remove material that has wound around the
Clearingblade shaft as otherwise there is a risk of
injury. The bevel gear can get hot during use
Y The clearing technique removes all unwanted vegetation. and may remain so for a while afterwards.
Keep the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it. Let You could get burnt if you touch it.
the end of the cord strike the ground around trees, posts,
statues and the like. CAUTION! This technique increases
the wear on the cord.WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects.
Always wear eye protection. Never lean over
!the cutting attachment guard. Stones,
rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes
causing blindness or serious injury.
Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.
Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
should be kept outside the safety zone of 15
Y The cord wears quicker and must be fed forward more m. Stop the machine immediately if anyone
often when working against stones, brick, concrete, metal approaches.
fences, etc., than when coming into contact with trees and
wooden fences.
Y When trimming and clearing you should use less than full
throttle so that the cord lasts longer and to reduce the
wear on the trimmer head.
Cutting
Y The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difŢcult to
reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel
to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer
head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and
damage the tool.
Y Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into
contact with the ground during normal cutting. Constant
contact of this type can cause damage and wear to the
trimmer head.
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