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7.1 Working with the cordless string trimmer
/ brush cutter
Practice all the work steps with the motor
switched o
ff
and without the battery before you
start to use the tool. Use the string to mow only
dry grass. If the grass is long, the grass must be
cut shorter in stages (Fig. 35).
Extending the string (Fig. 36)
Danger!
Do not use any kind of metal wire or
metal wire encased in plastic in the string spool.
This may cause serious injuries to the user.
The string trimmer has a semi-automatic string
extension system (automatic jog feed). Each time
you activate the semi-automatic string extension
system, the string is automatically extended to
ensure that you can cut your lawn with the perfect
cutting width at all times. To extend the string,
run the motor and tap the string spool on the
ground. This will automatically extend the string.
The blade on the guard hood will cut the string to
the permissible length. Please note that the more
often you activate the automatic string extension
system, the more the string will become worn.
Note:
If the string is too long when you use the
equipment for the
fi
rst time, the surplus end of it
will be cut by the blade on the guard hood. If the
string is too short when you start the equipment
for the
fi
rst time, press the knob on the string
spool and pull out the string with a strong tug.
When you then start the machine for the
fi
rst
time the string will be cut to the perfect length
automatically.
Using a brush or similar, carefully remove all
residual grass from the underside of the guard
hood at regular intervals.
Di
ff
erent cutting methods
When the equipment is correctly assembled it
will cut weeds and long grass in places which are
di
ffi
cult to access, e.g. along fences, walls and
foundations and also around trees. It can also
be used for "mowing" down vegetation so that a
garden can be better prepared or a certain area
cleared down to the soil.
Please note:
Cutting around foundations, stone
or concrete walls, etc. will result in the string
su
ff
ering above normal wear even when it is used
carefully.
Trimming/mowing
Swing the trimmer from side to side in a scything
motion. Always keep the string spool parallel to
the ground. Check the site and decide which
cutting height you require. Guide and hold the
string spool at the required height to obtain an
even cut (Fig. 37).
Low trimming
Hold the string trimmer right in front of you at a
slight angle so that the underside of the string
spool is above the ground and the string strikes
the correct target. Always cut away from yourself.
Never draw the string trimmer towards yourself.
Cutting along fences / foundations
Approach wire mesh fences, plank fences, natural
stone walls and foundations slowly so that you
can cut close to them without striking the obstacle
with the string. If the string strikes e.g. stones,
stone walls or foundations, it will wear or fray. If
the string strikes wire fencing, it will break.
Trimming around trees
When trimming around tree trunks, approach
slowly so that the string does not strike the bark.
Walk around the tree, cutting from left to right.
Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the string
and tilt the string spool forwards slightly.
Warning:
Take extreme care during mowing work.
When doing such work, keep a distance of
98.4 ft (30 m) between yourself and other people
or animals.
Mowing
When mowing down to the ground you will cut all
the vegetation. To do this, set the string spool at
an angle of 30° to the right. Place the handle in
the required position. Remember the increased
risk of injury to the user, watchers and animals,
and the danger of damaging property due to
objects (for example stones) being thrown up
(Fig. 38).
Warning:
Do not use the equipment to remove
objects from footpaths, etc.!
The equipment is a powerful tool and can throw
small stones and other objects a distance of
50 ft (15 m) or more, causing injuries and damage
to cars, houses and windows.
Sawing
The equipment is not suitable for sawing.
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