OPERATION (cont.)
9
Trimming
Warning!
Make sure that the work area is free of rocks, debris, lines and other
foreign objects.
1. Start the trimmer before approaching the grass to be cut.
2. After each bump the bump line feed mechanism releases approximately 2mm
of cutting line from each side of the spool.
3. Cut the grass by moving the trimmer from right to left and proceed slowly,
keep the trimmer inclined forwards at an angle of about 30°. Light cuts are
better than heavy cuts as they allow the cut grass to fall away from the spool
preventing the grass from clogging the spool.
4. Start cutting nearest the mains power source and work away from it to make it
easier to avoid the extension cord.
5. High grass should be cut in layers always beginning from the top. Do not cut
damp or wet grass. Do not overload your trimmer.
6. If you push the line too close to hard edges/objects it will break off at the
eyelet and the line will retract into the spool. You will have to manually
remove the spool cover and re-thread the line.
7. To prevent the line from breaking and retracting ensure you approach the
edge/object slowly and let the TIP of the line do the work.
8. Feed out some line periodically to prevent the line from retracting into the spool.
9. Watch out for kickbacks in the event of impact with hard objects.
10. After finishing the cutting operation, keep the head close to ground level,
release the switch and allow the motor to come to a complete standstill. Place
the trimmer on the ground, switch off and remove the cable plug from the
mains supply.
Note:
Periodically clean out the grass between the spool and the rim of the guard
to prevent the tool from vibrating.
Replacing the spool & line
Warning!
Before maintenance, make sure that
the tool is switched off and unplugged.
1. Press the sides of the spool cover as shown and
remove it with the spool (Fig. 9). Ensure that you
do not lose the spring.
2. Remove the empty spool.
Fitting a new pre-wound spool
1. Holding the line trimmer upside down fit the
spring into the spool housing assembly.
2. Thread the ends of the line on the new spool
through the eyelets in the spool housing (Fig. 10).
3. Push the spool and spool cover back into the
spool housing until they click into position (Fig. 11).
Fig.
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Fig. 10
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