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English (Original Instructions)
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
Only the parts shown on this parts list are intended to
be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts
should be replaced at an Authorised Service Centre.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
See Figure 16.
Use only twist 1.6mm diameter monofilament cutting line.
Use original manufacturer’s replacement cutting line for
best performance.
■ Remove the battery pack.
■ Push in tabs on the side of spool cover.
■ Pull the spool cover up to remove.
■ Remove the old spool.
■ Make sure the cutting line is captured in the slot on the
new spool and the end of the cutting line is extended
approximately 15cm beyond the slot.
■ Install the new spool so that the cutting line and slot
align with the eyelet in the cutting head. Thread the
cutting line into the eyelet.
■ Pull the cutting line extending from the cutting head
such that the cutting line releases from the slot in the
spool.
■ Reinstall the spool cover by depressing the tabs into
the slots and pushing them down until the spool cover
clicks into place.
CUTTING LINE REPLACEMENT
See Figures 16 - 17.
■ Remove the battery pack.
■ Remove the spool from the cutting head.
■ Remove any old cutting line remaining on the spool.
■ Cut a piece of cutting line approximately 3m long.
NOTE: Use only 1.6mm diameter monofilament cutting
line.
■ Insert the cutting line into the anchor hole in the upper
part of the spool. Wind the cutting line around the upper
part of the spool clockwise, as shown by the arrows on
the spool. Place the cutting line in the slot on the upper
spool flange, leaving about 15cm extended beyond
the slot. Do not overfill. After winding the cutting line,
there should be at least 6.5mm between the wound
cutting line and the outside edge of the spool.
■ Replace the spool and the spool cover. Refer to "Spool
Replacement" earlier in this manual.
STORING THE TRIMMER
■ Remove the battery pack from the trimmer before
storing.
■ Clean all foreign material from the trimmer.
■ Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children.
■ Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden
chemicals and salts.
■ Store and charge your batteries in a cool place.
Temperatures above or below normal room
temperature will shorten battery pack life.
■ Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Wait
for battery pack to cool and then fully charge it.
■ Store the battery pack where the temperature is below
27˚C and away from moisture.
■ All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher
the temperature, the quicker they lose their charge.
If you store your unit for long periods of time without
using, recharge the batteries every month or two. This
practice will prolong battery pack life.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR
RECYCLING
WARNING
Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with
heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy
or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its
components. Lithium-ion batteries must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals
with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit
may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply
with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious
injury.