Use
20
4. Go forwards and swing the grass trimmer to the side.
Hold the grass trimmer at an inclined angle of approximately 30° (see
Fig. I
and
K
).
5. Release the On/Off switch to switch off the grass trimmer.
6. Remove the battery from the battery compartment.
Using it with long grass
− Cut the grass gradually from the top (see
Fig. L
).
Using the grass trimmer as an edger
WARNING!
Risk of injury!
Improper use of the grass trimmer may result in injury.
− Always ensure that the motor housing and handle are firmly
locked in one of the two available positions and that the
locking mechanism is secure.
− Never use the grass trimmer if the motor housing or the handle
are in an “intermediate position” and not locked into place.
You can use the grass trimmer to cut the edges of grass and beds. To do so, proceed as
follows:
1. Ensure that the grass trimmer is switched off and remove the battery (see chapter
“Inserting and removing the battery”).
2. Pull the locking mechanism
9
for the motor housing
11
upwards (see
Fig. M
).
3. Turn the handle
1
or motor housing respectively as far as it will go to 90°
(indicated by the arrows on the locking mechanism).
4. Allow the locking mechanism to re-engage and check that it sits firmly.
5. If necessary, set the inclination angle (see chapter “Setting the inclination angle”).
You have converted the grass trimmer into an edge trimmer and can now perform
lawn edge cutting.
After use
1. Release the On/Off switch
3
to switch off the grass trimmer.
2. Press the battery release button on the battery and remove the battery from the
battery compartment
4
.
3. Wait until the cutting unit has come to a stop and let the grass trimmer cool off
completely.
