Nakayama ET3500, Translation Of The Original Instructions

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8. Replacing the power cable
If the power cable for this equipment
is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its aftersales service or similarly
trained personnel to avoid danger.
9. Cleaning and maintenance
Always pull out the mains power plug before
starting any cleaning work.
9.1 Cleaning
· Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor
housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible.
Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow
it with compressed air at low pressure.
· We recommend that you clean the device
immediately each time you have finished using
it.
· Clean the equipment regularly with a moist
cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning
agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic
parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water
can seep into the device.
· Use a brush to remove deposits from the safety
guard.
9.2 Replacing the line spool (B11-B14)
Important. Make sure that you pull
out the power plug before replacing
the line spool!
· Press the sides of the spool cover as shown and
remove the cover (B12).
· Remove the empty line spool Mount the new
line spool into the spool box.
· Thread the line across the eyelets in the spool
cover and allow approx. 10 cm of line to project.
(B13 and B14)
· Fit the spool cover and spool back into the
spool mounting.
· When you start the equipment again the line
will be cut to the perfect length automatically.
and tighten the Lock for height adjustment (8).
7. Operation
Remove the cover from the blade on the
guard hood when you use the machine for
the first time (Pos. 12, B10).
Note: If the line is too long when you use the
equipment for the first time, the surplus end of
it will be cut by the blade on the guard hood.
If the line is too short when you start the
equipment for the first time, press the knob on
the line spool and pull the line hard (B15). When
you start the equipment again the line will be
cut to the perfect length automatically.
Your grass trimmer will work at its best if you
observe the following instructions:
· Never use the grass trimmer without its safety
devices.
· Do not cut grass when it is wet. The best results
are had on dry grass.
· Connect the power cable to the extension
cable and fasten this to the strain-relief clamp
(B9).
· To switch on your grass trimmer, press the
switch lock (4) and the ON/OFF switch
meanwhile. (B9).
· To deactivate the grass trimmer, let go of the
On/Off switch.
· Do not move the grass trimmer against the
grass until the switch is pressed, i.e. wait until
the trimmer is running.
· For the correct cutting action, swing the grass
trimmer to the side as you walk forward, holding
it at an angle of approx. 20° as you do so (B16).
· Make several passes to cut long grass shorter
step by step from the top (B17).
· Make full use of the edge guide and the guide
hood in order to avoid unnecessary line wear.
· Keep the grass trimmer away from hard objects
in order to avoid unnecessary line wear.