AL-KO 127433, Manual

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Working behaviour and working technique
Warm start
If the engine is still warm from use, i.e. shortly af-
ter it was switched off, a "warm start” is carried
out. The choke is not used here.
1. Switch on the On/Off switch (11/1).
2. Check that choke lever (11/5) is in the RUN
position.
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Press the appliance firmly onto the
ground with one hand.
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With the other hand, pull the starter han-
dle (11/7), first carefully and slowly until
resistance is felt, and then firmly and
quickly upwards until resistance is felt
again (approx. 1 arm length).
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Allow the starter rope to coil up again, but
without releasing the starter handle.
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Repeat the previous step several times
until the engine starts and runs smoothly.
3. Press the throttle lever briefly to disengage
the half throttle lever detent. The engine runs
at idle speed.
Note: Press the throttle lever again if the en-
gine no longer runs smoothly.
6.3.2 Stopping the engine
1. Release the throttle lever (11/2) so that the
engine runs at idle speed.
2. Switch off the On/Off switch (11/1).
3. Wait until the cutting tool has come to a com-
plete standstill.
6.4 Prolonging the cutting line during
operation (12)
The cutting line shortens during operation and
frays out.
1. Allow the engine to run at full speed.
2. Tap (12/a) the spool (12/1) on the lawn from
time to time. This unwinds a piece of new
cutting line from the spool and cuts off the
used end of the cutting line (12/2).
7 WORKING BEHAVIOUR AND
WORKING TECHNIQUE
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Make sure you are standing securely.
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Ensure the correct working posture via cor-
rect setting of the carrying belt.
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Never work on a smooth, slippery hill or
slope.
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When working on a slope, always stand be-
low the cutting tool.
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Always allow the engine to run in the upper
speed range during trimming and mowing, as
the trimmer then cuts best.
If the blade or cutting line are blocked:
Thick vegetation, young trees or growth can
block the blade and bring it to a stop. High grass
can cause the cutting line to jam.
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Avoiding blockages:
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Observe the direction in which the growth
inclines and cut from the opposite side.
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Cut long grass in several passes. Always
proceed from top to bottom.
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In the event of a blockage:
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Switch off the engine immediately and
hold the appliance in the air so that the
blade does not jump or break and the en-
gine is not damaged.
7.1 Trimming
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Guide the cutter head in a smooth horizontal,
arc-shaped movement from one side to the
other.
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Hold the cutter head parallel to the ground at
all times.
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Keep the appliance away from delicate
plants.
Low trimming
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Guide the cutter head with a slight forward
angle so that the cutting line trims just above
the ground.
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Always trim away from your body.
Trimming at fences and foundations
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Guide the appliance slowly and carefully so
that the cutting line does not come into con-
tact with solid obstacles.
NOTE
Trimming around brick walls, founda-
tions, fences and trees results in in-
creased cutting line wear.