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Helpful Suggestions
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Caution!
Remove all objects like cans, bottles, stones, etc.
from the ground before using the trimmer. They can be
thrown about by the trimmer and cause injury or damage
the trimmer.
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Caution!
Never raise the trimmer head above
knee-height while it is spinning.
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Caution!
Never use metal or plastic coated metal
trimmer line, this could cause serious accidents.
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Switch off the grass trimmer at once and check it for
damage if you notice that something is ejected or if
the grass trimmer starts vibrating. Inspect the trimmer
for any damage. Do not use the grass trimmer if it has
been damaged.
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Allow the engine to come up to full speed before starting to
cut the grass. Never attempt to trim grass at low speed.
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Hold the grass trimmer with both hands.
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Hold the trimmer head parallel to the ground and sweep
the grass trimmer from side to side whilst slowly walking
forwards. Reduce your forward movement if the going
gets heavy.
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Do not move the trimmer head towards you, always
work away from yourself.
Trimming round trees and bushes
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Lean the trimmer head forward slightly and start
trimming from left to right whilst slowly walking around
the tree.
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Be careful, so the trimmer line doesn’t cut the bark of
the tree or the plants that you want to keep!
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If you trim grass close to fences, foundations, rocks,
etc; the trimmer line will soon wear out.
Preparing the ground (removing all vegetation)
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Angle the trimmer head approx. 30 degrees to the left (it
is easier if you loosen the loop handle and adjust it)
See figure.
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Do not do this if there is the slightest risk of something
being flung up and injuring people or animals standing
within a 30-metre radius.
