OPERATION –
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Operating the Trimmer
Follow these instructions to operate the Line Trimmer.
NOTE:
Keep a firm grip with both hands during operation.
1. Plug the trimmer cord into an extension cord approved for outdoor use.
2. Put the shoulder strap (8) over your shoulder opposite side to the unit. Adjust shoulder strap
to most comfortable length.
3. Hold the trimmer with both hands – one hand on the trigger handle and the other hand on the
auxiliary handle.
4. Place the trimmer on the side of your body with the motor behind and away from your body.
5. Press the trigger to start the trimmer. The trimmer will build up speed steadily.
6. Trim grass and weeds in a right-to-left sweeping motion with the line parallel to the ground.
7. To switch off the line trimmer, simply release the trigger.
NOTE:
If the machine becomes overloaded, thermal protection inside the unit will cut off the
trimmer. Release the trigger and leave the trimmer for about 10 minutes before turning it ON again.
The trimmer should then restart.
WARNING:
After switching off, the nylon cutting line will continue to rotate for a
few seconds. Take care until the line completely stops.
Cutting Tips
•
Inspect and clear the area to be trimmed for any rocks, broken glass or wire that could be
thrown or become entangled in the cutting line. Trim only when grass or weeds are dry.
Keep the cutting line parallel to the ground.
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Cut grass or weeds over 20 cm tall from the top to the bottom in small amounts. This will
prevent grass becoming wrapped around the trimmer head assembly, which may result in
damage due to overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the trimmer head assembly,
stop the trimmer, unplug it and remove the grass.
•
Move the trimmer slowly in and out of the area you are cutting, keeping the trimmer at the
desired cutting height.
•
Use the tip of the line to do the cutting. Do not force the trimmer head assembly into uncut
grass.
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The tip of the cutting line will wear during use; this reduces the cutting swath. If the line is not
advanced occasionally, it will wear down to the eyelet. When the trimmer stops, the line tends
to relax and may retract into the trimmer head assembly. Should this occur, unplug the
trimmer, remove the spool, re-feed the line through the eyelets and reassemble the spool.
•
Avoid hitting objects with the line, such as chain-link fences or concrete, as this causes
rapid wear.
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Never drag the trimmer head assembly on the ground while trimming.
WARNING
The line trimmer may throw objects during
operation, causing injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Always wear suitable eye protection, boots, gloves and long,
heavy trousers while operating the product.