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Stopping the engine
Set the ignition lock to STOP to stop the engine and turn off the trimmer.
Trimming
With a safety guard and trimmer head fitted, the machine can be used to trim grass in awkward places,
such as along fences, walls, foundations and around trees. It can also be used to cut vegetation down to
the ground to make it easier to plan a garden or clear a specific area.
Note: No matter how carefully you trim along foundations, walls and paths, the trimmer line will be
exposed to more wear than normal. Feed out new trimming line by pressing the button underneath the
trimmer head against the ground while the trimmer head is rotating.
Trimming/cutting
Move the trimmer like a scythe from one side to the other. Do not angle the trimmer head while doing this.
Practise in a suitable place to determine the best cutting height. Hold the trimmer head at the same height
to ensure the cutting is even.
Short trimming
Hold the trimmer straight forward at a slight angle so the base of the trimmer head is above the ground
and the line is in contact at the required trimming height. Always trim away from yourself. Do not pull the
trimmer towards yourself.
Trimming around fences and foundations
Move the trimmer around trees and fence poles, stone walls and foundations so that it trims close without
the line touching. The line will break off or become torn if it comes into contact with stones, brick walls or
foundations. If the line winds around the fence it will break off.
Trimming around trees
Trim carefully around the trunks of trees so that the line does not come into contact with the bark. Walk
around the tree trimming from left to right. Approach grass and weeds with the tip of the line and angle
the trimmer head slightly forward.
NOTE!
Do not sweep with the trimmer
Sweeping means angling the trimmer head to sweep away debris from paths etc. The trimmer is a
powerful machine and can throw small stones and other debris 15 metres or more and cause personal
injury or damage to nearby property, cars, houses and windows.
MAINTENANCE
Air filter
Cleaning the air filter:
1.
Remove the air filter cover.
2.
Take the air filter out of its holder. Replace the filter if it is worn, damaged or cannot be cleaned.
3.
Wash the filter with soap solution and water.
4.
Allow the filter to dry in the air.
5.
Replace.
WARNING!
NEVER use the trimmer without the air filter, otherwise dust and dirt will be sucked into the
engine and damage it. The air filter must be kept clean. Fit a new filter if it gets damaged.
Filler cap/fuel filter
Keep the air vent on the filler cap free from debris.
1.
Lift out the fuel hose and filter from the tank. Use a piece of steel wire with a hook or a paper clip.
2.
Twist off the fuel filter.
3.
Replace the fuel filter.
IMPORTANT!
Empty the fuel from the machine and store it in an approved container before starting this
procedure. Open the filler cap slowly to release any overpressure that may have built up in the fuel tank.
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