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1. Fold down the plant protector
12
for trimming operation.
2. Fold up the plant protector
12
for transport and storage.
Switching on/off (Fig11)
1. Hold the product with one hand on the rear handle
2
and with the other hand on the
front handle
5
.
2. Press the lock-off button
4
.
3. Press on the on/off switch
3
to switch the product on.
4. Release the on/off switch
3
to switch the product off.
WARNING!
The trimmer spool will continue to rotate for some time even after the
motor has been switched off. Wait until it comes to a complete stop before you put
the product down.
Line feeding
WARNING!
The trimming line will be thrown out. Danger of injury especially for
bystanders.
During use the tip of the trimming line
19
will get shorter due to wear. Regularly check
the condition of the trimming line
19
and adjust if necessary. The trimming spool
18
is
equipped with a knife, helping to cut the trimming line while operating.
1. Start the on/off switch
3
and the trimmer spool
18
will release trimming line
19
.
2. Excess line will be cut by the knife
13
and should remain inside the radius of the guard
11
.
NOTE
♦
The line feeding system works only when the product is switched on.
♦
The trimming line will wear faster and require more feeding if cutting is done along
sidewalks, other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut.
Trimming (Fig 12)
1. Fold down the plant protector
12
.
2. Adjust the angle of trimmer head
14
to 0° for trimming operation.
3. Hold the product firmly with a gap between the product and your right side.
4. Stand upright, do not lean forward and pay attention to posture, keep both feet apart to
help retain your balance.
5. Hold the trimmer head
14
just above the ground at an angle of approximately 30°.
6. Move the product with a slow regular arc from left to right before moving it back to the
starting position before trimming the next area.
7. Ensure the cutting attachment remains clean and free from off-cuts that may cause it