AL-KO FRS 410, Manual

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5.3 To stop engine
Release throttle trigger. Let engine return to idle. Push
and hold ignition stop switch until engine stops.
6 TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
6.1 Additional safety precautions
Before operating your unit, review ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS in this manual.
Warning / Caution
1. IF UNFAMILIAR WITH TRIMMING techniques,
practice the procedures with ENGINE in “OFF”
position.
2. ALWAYS CLEAR WORK area of debris such as
cans, bottles, rocks, etc. Striking objects can
cause serious injury to operator or bystanders
and also damage equipment. If an object is acci-
dentally hit, immediately
TURN ENGINE OFF and
examine equipment. Never operate unit with
damaged or defective equipment.
3. ALWAYS TRIM OR CUT AT HIGH ENGINE
SPEEDS
. Do not run engine slowly at start or dur-
ing trimming operations.
4. DO NOT use equipment for purposes other than
trimming or mowing weeds.
5. NEVER raise stringhead above knee height dur-
ing operation.
6. DO NOT operate unit with other people or ani-
mals in the immediate vicinity. Allow a minimum
of 50 feet (15 meters) between operator and other
people and animals when trimming or mowing. Al-
low a distance of 100 feet (30 meters) between
operator and other people and animals when
SCALPING with stringhead cutter.
7. IF OPERATING UNIT ON A SLOPE , stand below
the cutting attachment. DO NOT OPERATE on a
slope or hilly incline if there is the slightest chance
of slipping or losing your footing.
6.2 Stringhead line release
DO NOT use steel wire or plastic-coated steel
wire of any kind with your stringhead. Serious
operator injury can result.
To release fresh line, run engine at full throttle and
“bump” stringhead against lawn. Line will automatically
release. The knife in debris shield will trim excess line.
Periodically remove weed wrap to prevent
overheating the drive shaft. Weed wrap oc-
curs when strands of weed become entangled
around the shaft beneath the debris shield.
This condition prevents the shaft from being
properly cooled. Remove weed wrap with
screwdriver or similar.
6.3 Trimming procedures
When properly equipped with a debris shield and
stringhead, your unit will trim unsightly weeds and tall
grass in those hard-to-reach areas - along fences,
walls, foundations and around trees. It can also be
used for scalping to remove vegetation down to the
ground for easier preparation of a garden or to clean
out a particular area.
NOTE : Even with care, trimming around foundations,
brick or stone walls, curves, etc., will result in above
normal string wear.
TRIMMING / MOWING
Swing trimmer with a sickle-like motion from side to
side. Do not tilt the stringhead during the procedure.
Test area to be trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep
stringhead at same level for even depth of cut.
CLOSER TRIMMING
Position trimmer straight ahead with a slight tilt so bot-
tom of stringhead is above ground level and string
contact occurs at proper cutting point. Always cut away
from operator. Do not pull trimmer in toward operator
FENCE / FOUNDATION TRIMMING
Approach trimming around chain link fences, picket
fences, rock walls and foundations slowly to cut close
without whipping string against the barrier. If the string
comes in contact with rock, brick walls, or foundations,
it will break or fray. If string snags fencing, it will snap
off.
TRIMMING AROUND TREES
Trim around tree trunks with a slow approach so string
does not contact bark. Walk around the tree trimming
from left to right. Approach grass or weeds with the tip
of the string and tilt stringhead slightly forward..
Use extreme caution when SCALPING. Keep
a distance of 100 feet (30 meters) between
operator, other people and animals during
these operations
SCALPING
Scalping refers to removal of all vegetation down to the
ground. To do this, tilt the stringhead to about a 30
degree angle to the left. By adjusting the handle you
will have better control during this operation. Do not
attempt this procedure if there is any chance flying
debris could injure operator, other people or cause
damage to property
6.4 Cutting with blades
Whenever you are cutting with a blade you must wear
eye protection and protective clothing. Always use the
shoulder strap when working with the blade.
Before you use this machine with a blade,
check that it has been fitted correctly. Follow
all the instructions according “Safety instruc-
tions for undergrowth/grass cutting blades”.