AL-KO Solo GT 4235, Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use, Page: 40 / 368

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40 GT 4235
Working behaviour and working technique (12 – 13)
5.3 Prolonging the cutting line during
operation (11)
The cutting line shortens during operation and
frays out.
1. Tap (11/a) the spool head (11/1) at high
speed on the ground 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 (11/2).
6 WORKING BEHAVIOUR AND
WORKING TECHNIQUE (12 – 13)
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Tilt the appliance slightly forwards (approx.
30°) to mow with the tip of the cutting line.
Walk forwards slowly.
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When mowing, swivel the appliance evenly to
the right and left.
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Long grass must be mown in several passes.
Always proceed from top to bottom (12).
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The appliance cuts best at very high speed.
Therefore, do not overload the appliance by
cutting long grass.
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If the appliance is overloaded in long grass,
the line will be blocked. Immediately lift the
appliance so it releases. Otherwise, the mo-
tor could be permanently damaged.
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Do not move the appliance directly against
hard obstacles (e.g. walls), but mow side-
ways. This protects the cutting line (13).
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Keep the appliance away from delicate
plants. Fold the protective bracket into the
horizontal position.
Procedure if the blade jams
Thick vegetation, young trees or growth can
block the blade and bring it to a stop.
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Avoid blocking by observing the direction in
which the growth inclines and cut from the
opposite side.
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If the blade becomes entangled when cutting:
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Immediately stop the motor.
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Hold the appliance at a height so the
blade does not jump or break.
7 MAINTENANCE AND CARE
WARNING!
Danger of cutting injuries
Danger of cutting injuries when reaching
into sharp-edged, moving appliance
parts and into cutting tools.
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Before maintenance, care and
cleaning work, always switch off the
appliance. Remove the recharge-
able battery.
■
Always wear protective gloves
during maintenance, care and clean-
ing work.
7.1 Replacing the blade
Replacing the blade: Fitting/removing the
blade (03).
7.2 Replacing the spool head
Precondition: The appliance must be switched off
and the rechargeable battery must be removed
from the basic appliance.
Replacing the spool head: see chapter 4.6 "Re-
moving/fitting the spool head (06)", page 38
8 STORAGE
Thoroughly clean the appliance after each use
and – if present – attach all covers. Store the ap-
pliance in a dry, lockable place out of the reach of
children.
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Hang up the trimmer by its handle. This
avoids placing unnecessary load on the cut-
ter head.
Carry out the following jobs before intervals in
work lasting for longer than 30 days:
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Thoroughly clean the appliance and store it in
a dry place.
8.1 Storage of battery and charger
DANGER!
Danger of explosion and fire!
Persons will be fatally or severely injured
if the rechargeable battery explodes be-
cause it was stored in front of naked
flames or heat sources.
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Store the rechargeable battery in
cool and dry conditions, but not in
front of naked flames or heat sourc-
es.