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5.1. Connecting the String
Trimmer – cable lock /
extension cable
(ill. A)
Loop the extension cable
1
and insert it into the cable lock
2
on the casing and secure by turn-
ing the holder
3
. The cable lock
prevents unintentional disconnec-
tion of the electricity.
To switch on, depress the push-
button
4
on the handle
5
.
Make sure that the cutting head
is not on the ground when switch-
ing on your String Trimmer.
The String Trimmer will switch
off as soon as the push-button
is released.
A
The safety devices instal-
led by the manufacturer
must not be removed or by-
passed, e.g. by binding the
on / off switch to the handle or
using the String Trimmer with-
out safety cover. This will
prevent the trimmer switching
off automatically, and may
cause serious injury.
Attention! The trimming string
will take a while to stop running
after the unit is switched off.
5.2. Working position
(ill. A /A 3)
Ensure that you have a secure
foothold when working. Put the
shoulder strap diagonally around
your shoulders. Hold your String
Trimmer with one hand on the
additional handle
7
and with the
other on the guide handle
5
.
5.3. Automatic string lengthen-
ing procedure with the motor
running
(ill. A / B)
Wear on the cord depends on
the individual job. When cutting
performance noticeably reduces,
filament feed is necessary. A
clean cut will only be achieved
with the maximum cord length.
Tap your String Trimmer
sharply
on the ground.
Avoid sustained
depression.
Ensure that the
cutting head
9
is parallel to
ground. The string will automatic-
ally lengthen. Listen for an audible
switching action. If the strings are
too short, the String Trimmer
must be touched onto the ground
several times to ensure they ex-
tend to their optimum length. If the
strings are too long, they will be
automatically adjusted to the cor-
rect length by the string limiter
blade
0
.
5.4. Manual string lengthening
(ill. C)
1.
Disconnect the mains plug!
2. Depress the release (cutting
head cover)
9
and manually
pull out strings until it stops.
If necessary, repeat the action
until the strings slightly project
over the edge of the cover.
While the String Trimmer is
being operated, the string length
is adjusted automatically as de-
scribed under “Automatic string
lengthening”.
A
Be careful with the cut-
ting blade / string limiter
0
whilst lengthening the string
by hand. Risk of injury!
5. Using the product
(ill. A- C)
The GARDENA String Trimmer
require mimimal maintenance.
Make sure that the cooling air
inlets
D
in the motor casing
never become obstructed by
dirt.
Remove grass clippings and dirt
with a dry cloth or brush. Remove
grass clippings and dirt from the
safety cover
B
after every use.
Repairs may only be carried
out by GARDENA Service
Centres or dealers authorised
by GARDENA.
A
Attention! Always dis-
connect the mains plug
before working on the String
Trimmer (checking, cleaning,
maintenance). Risk of injury!
To avoid injury to persons and
product damage: Never clean
the String Trimmer with running
water, in particular a high pres-
sure water jet.
Store the String Trimmer in a
dry place where it is protected
from frost.
We recommend hanging
storage to avoid unnecessary
stress on the cutting head.
The String Trimmer should
be stored out of the reach of
children.
Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when replacing
the string.
6.1. How to replace the string
Please use only the original
GARDENA Replacement String,
Art. No. 5374.
You can order this string from
your GARDENA dealer or directly
from the GARDENA customer
service.
Never use metallic cutting
cartridges or spare parts and
accessories which have not
been defined by the manu-
facturer!
6. Maintenance, service, storage
(ill. A)
