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PLT-380
6. CUTTING METHODS
Starting the engine when WARM
(If the line trimmer has not been switched off for more
than 15 – 20 minutes)
1. Leave the choke in the run “
” (choke off)
position.
Set the line trimmer down on a hard, level
surface.
2. Move the Ignition switch to “I”
3. Hold the line trimmer firmly and
pull out the recoil starter until you
feel it start to resist. Pull firmly on
the recoil starter. The line trimmer
should start after 1-2 tugs. If the line
trimmer does not start after 6 pulls,
repeat steps 1 – 6 of the procedure
for
“Starting the engine when
COLD”
.
Switching off the engine
Emergency Stop procedure:
If it becomes necessary to stop the line
trimmer immediately, set the Ignition
switch to “STOP”.
Normal procedure:
Let go of the throttle lever and wait until the
engine has changed to idling speed. Then set the
Ignition switch to “STOP”.
Extending the cutting line
To extend the cutting line, run the engine at full
speed and tap the line spool on the ground.
This will automatically extend the line. The line
cutter on the safety guard will cut the line to the
appropriate length.
NOTE:
Do not hit the spool on concrete or hard
surfaces as this may result in damage
to the spool or cutting head.
If the line does not feed check that the
line is not jammed.
APPLICATIONS
Trimming
Swing the trimmer from side to side in a
scything motion. Always keep the line spool
parallel to the ground. Check the site and
decide what cutting height you require. Guide
and hold the line spool at the required height
to ensure that you cut evenly.
Low trimming and mowing
For mowing, you want to cut all the
vegetation down to the ground. To do this, set
the line spool at an angle of 30° to the right.
Place the handle in the required position.
Remember the increased risk of injury to the
user, watchers and animals and the danger
of damaging other items due to objects (for
example stones) being thrown out. Always cut
away from yourself. Never draw the trimmer
towards yourself.
Cutting along fences/foundations
When cutting, approach wire mesh fences, natural stone walls and
foundations slowly so that you can cut close to them without striking
the obstacle with the line. If, for example, the line strikes stones, stone
walls or foundations, it will wear or fray.
If the line strikes wire fencing it will break.
Trimming around trees
When trimming around tree trunks, approach slowly so that the line
does not strike the bark. Walk around the tree, cutting from left to right.
Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the line and tilt the cutting
head forwards slightly.
WARNING!
TAKE EXTREME CARE DURING MOWING
WORK. WHEN DOING SUCH WORK KEEP A
DISTANCE OF 30 METERS BETWEEN YOURSELF AND
OTHER PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.
WARNING!
DO NOT REMOVE ANY OBJECTS FROM
FOOTPATHS, ETC. USING THE LINE TRIMMER. THE
LINE TRIMMER IS A POWERFUL TOOL AND CAN THROW
SMALL STONES AND OTHER OBJECTS A DISTANCE OF
15 METERS OR MORE, CAUSING INJURIES AND DAMAGE
TO CARS, HOUSES AND WINDOWS.
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