Draper GTP6, Instructions Manual

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MAXIMUM SPEED
The maximum speed of the cutting unit. The
device must not be operated at a speed higher
than this.
MAXIMUM SPEED
The maximum speed of the cutting unit. The
device must not be operated at a speed higher
than this.
Warning!
When using metal cutting tools (thicket blade)
there is the danger of kickbacks if the tool gets
in touch with some solid object
DANGER OF INJURY !
Warning! Do not put hands under the
cover of the machine when it is running.
Caution! Rotating electrical too!
OPERATING ADVICE
If you are not familiar with the trimmer train the handling
of the device with the engine not running (AUS / STOP).
Always check the territory; soild objects as metal parts,
bottles, stones etc. may be hurled away and cause seri
-
ous injuries or permanently damage the device. Should
you touch a soild object with the trimmer shut the engine
off immeditately and examine the trimmer for possibly
existing damages. Do not use the device when it is dam
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aged or shows sign of defects .
Always trim and cut with engine running in the higher
speed range. Do not let the engine running in the higher
speed range. Do not let the engine run at low speed at the
begining of or during the trimming.
Use the device for its provided purpose only i.e., trimming
and cutting grass and weeds.
Never hold the cutting head higher than your knees dur
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ing operation.
If working on a slope always stand with the cutting unit
above you. Only work on sloping sites if you stand on
USE OF TRIMMING
the trimmer - properly equipped with protection cover and
cutting head - trims high grass, brushwood and weeds
foundations and around three trunks. The trimmer may
also be used for cutting down to the ground (e.g., clean-
out works in the garden and in broken, thickly covered
areas).
Swing the trimmer in sickle-like movements from side to
side. Always hold the cutting head parallel to the ground.
Examine the territory and determine the desired cutting
height. Lead and hold the cutting head in the desired
height to achieve an even cutting result.
TIGHT TRIMMING
Lead the trimmer straight with a slight angle in forward di -
rection so that it moves just over the ground. Always trim
away from your body, never lead it towards the operator.
TRIMMER AT FENCES AND FOUNDATIONS
To trim at fences, posts, stone walls and foundations lead
the device slowly and carefully without letting the cutting
cord touch any obstacles. If the cutting tool encounters
any soild obstacle (stone, wall, log etc. ) there is the dan
-
ger of a kickback and higher wear and tear of the cutting
cord.
TRIMMING AROUND TREE TRUNKS
Lead the trimmer carefully and slowly around tree trunks.
so that the cutting cord does not touch the bark. Cut
around trees from left to right. Capture grass and weeds
with tip of the cord and slightly tilt the cutting head in for -
ward direction.
THE USE OF BRUSHCUTTER
When mowing away, you capture the whole vegetation
down to the ground. To do so tilt the cutting head to the
left with an angle of 30 degrees. Adjust the handle to the
desired position. Be aware of the higher danger of injuries
for the operator, surrounding persons and animals, and
the danger of damages to property through hurled-away
objects.
CUTTING WITH THE CUTTING BLADE
When cutting with the cutting blade, always wear protec -
tion goggles, face protection, protection cloths, and use
the shoulder strap.
SCYTHING
Guide the device with the thicket blade like a scythe to cut
rank growth, felted grass and brushwood. Do not use the
thicket blade for stronger woods.
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