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WORKING TECHNIQUES
Clearing
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The clearing technique removes all un-
wanted vegetation. Keep the trimmer
head just above the ground and tilt it. Let
the end of the trimmer line strike the
ground around trees, posts, statues and
the like.
CAUTION!
This technique
increases the wear on the trimmer line.
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The trimmer line wears quicker and must
be fed forward more often when working
against stones, brick, concrete, metal
fences, etc., than when coming into con-
tact with trees and wooden fences.
Grass trimming with a trimmer head
Trimming
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Hold the trimmer head just above the ground
at an angle. It is the end of the trimmer line
that does the work. Let the trimmer line work
at its own pace. Never press the trimmer
line into the area to be cut.
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The trimmer line can easily remove grass
and weeds up against walls, fences, trees
and borders, however it can also damage
sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and
damage fence posts.
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Reduce the risk of damaging plants by
shortening the trimmer line to 10--12 cm and
reducing the engine speed.
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When trimming you should use less than
full throttle so that the trimmer line lasts
longer and to reduce the wear on the
trimmer head.
Grass clearing using a grass blade
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Grass blades and grass cutters must not be
used on woody stems.
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A grass blade is used for all types of tall or
coarse grass.
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The grass is cut down with a sideways,
swinging movement, where the movement
from right--to--left is the clearing stroke and
the movement from left--to--right is the return
stroke. Let the left--hand side of the blade
(between 8 and 12 o’clock) do the cutting.
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If the blade is angled to the left when clear-
ing grass, the grass will collect in a line,
which makes it easier to collect, e.g. by
raking.
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Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with
your feet apart. Move forward after the re-
turn stroke and stand firmly again.
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Let the support cup rest lightly against the
ground. It is used to protect the blade from
hitting the ground.
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Reduce the risk of material wrapping
around the blade by following these in-
structions:
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Always work at full throttle.
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Avoid the previously cut material during
the return stroke.
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Stop the engine, unclip the harness and
place the machine on the ground before
you start to collect the cut
material.
