How to Trim
• WARNING
• The use of eye protection is recommended.
Do not lean over the trimmer whilst trimming or
edging, objects may be thrown by the cutting line.
Do not allow cutting head to rest on the ground.
Do not overload your trimmer.
Overloading can be avoided by making sure the
motor speed does not drop unduly.
DISCONNECT FROM THE MAINS ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTE-
NANCE OR ADJUSTMENT.
1. Cut with nylon line at an angle using the tip. (E).
2. Swing trimmer in and out of the cutting area taking
small cuts (F)
Using the Plant & Tree Guard
The Plant and Tree Guard (G1) allows the trimming of
grass close to plants and trees without damaging
them with the cutting line.
1. Flip the guard down as illustrated in Fig G.
2. Use the trimmer around trees (H) and near plants.
E
G
F
H
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Automatic Line Feed System
Line cutter
J
How the automatic line feed works (J)
1. When initially switching on the trimmer, a small
length of line is fed out.
2. A ‘clattering’ noise will be heard when the nylon line
hits the line cutter. DO NOT BE ALARMED this is
quite normal. After approximately 5 seconds the
line will be cut to the correct length and the noise
will reduce as the motor reaches full speed.
• Make sure the motor is up to full speed before trim-
ming.
3. If the noise of the nylon line being cut cannot be
heard, more line will need to be fed out.
4. To feed more line, it is first necessary to to allow
the motor to stop completely, then re-start, allowing
the motor to reach full speed.
5. Repeat step 4. until you hear the line hitting against
the cutter. (Do not repeat this procedure more than
6 times)
6. If problems are experienced with the automatic line
feed refer to Fault Finding Chart
