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Fitting the forward handle
1. With the supplied spanner, remove the
nut and the fastening screw from the
forward handle.
2. Clip the forward handle onto
the upper shaft.
3. Insert the fastening screw through
the forward handle and then screw
it securely into the nut and tighten.
Fitting the spool
1. Insert the spool assembly onto
the end of the drive shaft.
2. Screw the retainer screw into
the end of the drive shaft in a
clockwise direction.
3. The spool comes locked
inside its cover.
Unlock the spool from the spool
cover by applying downward
pressure and turning the spool
slightly, it should spring out of
its locked position.
2. FORWARD HANDLE AND SPOOL
Fitting the shoulder strap
The shoulder strap is intended
to help you work safely and
ergonomically with the petrol line
trimmer.
Hook the shoulder strap into the
fastening eyelet.
Check that all moving parts move
smoothly before you start using the
machine. Check that all screws are
securely fastened and also check
all the safety devices.
Setting the cutting height
1. Slip the shoulder strap over your
shoulder.
2. Set the length of the shoulder
strap in such a way that the
cutting head runs parallel to the
ground. In order to establish the
optimum length of the shoulder
strap, you should then make a
few swinging movements without
starting the engine.
3. SHOULDER STRAP
WARNING!
DO NOT USE ANY KIND OF METAL WIRE
OR METAL WIRE ENCASED IN PLASTIC IN THE LINE
SPOOL. THIS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE
USER AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
WARNING!
ALWAYS USE THE STRAP WHEN
WORKING WITH THE LINE TRIMMER. ATTACH THE
STRAP AS SOON AS YOU HAVE STARTED THE ENGINE
AND IT IS RUNNING IN IDLE MODE. SWITCH OFF THE
ENGINE BEFORE YOU TAKE OFF THE SHOULDER
STRAP.
IMPORTANT:
THE SAFETY GUARD MUST BE FITTED
BEFORE YOU WORK WITH THE CUTTING LINE.