Sovereign SGT 527, Operating Instructions Manual

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Press your foot on the pedal on the side of the
engine housing. You can now adjust the long handle
to the desired angle of inclination. To fasten the long
handle at this angle of inclination, release the pedal
and let the handle lock in position.
7.4 Retractable underarm support (see Fig. 11)
The grass trimmer comes with a retractable
underarm support. The support must be pulled out so
far that it audibly locks into place (see Fig. 12).
8. Starting for the first time
The grass trimmer is designed for the trimming of
grass only.
The grass trimmer comes with a fully automatic line
extension system. Whenever the line on the grass
trimmer is reduced in length during operation to
approx. ø 230 mm, it will be extended automatically
to the maximum cutting width (approx. 270 mm). This
means that you can work with the optimum cutting
width at all times.
Important:
When you use your machine for the first time it is
possible that the projecting excess end of the
cutting line may be cut by the cutter blade on the
guard.
For optimum performance from your grass trimmer,
please follow the following instructions:
Never use the grass trimmer without its safety
devices.
Do not cut grass when it is wet. The best results
are had on dry grass.
Connect the power cable to an extension cable
and hook the extension cable on the handle
(Figure 13).
To switch on the grass trimmer, slide the safety
lock-off forward and press one of the two
ON/OFF switches at the same time (Fig. 1/Item
1+2). Then release the safety lock-off.
To deactivate the grass trimmer, let go of the
On/Off switch (Figure 1 / Item 3).
Do not move the grass trimmer against the grass
until the switch is pressed, i.e. wait until the
trimmer is running.
For the correct cutting action, swing the grass
trimmer to the side as you walk forward, holding
it at an angle of approx. 30° as you do so (see
Figure 14+15).
Make several passes to cut long grass shorter
step by step from the top (see Figure 16).
Make full use of the edge guide and the guide
hood in order to avoid unnecessary line wear .
Keep the grass trimmer away from hard objects
in order to avoid unnecessary line wear.
9. Using the grass trimmer as an edge
trimmer
For trimming the edges of lawns and beddings the
function of the grass trimmer can be adjusted as
follows:
Switch off the electrical power supply to the
grass trimmer.
Press the selector button (Fig. 19).
Hold the selector button pressed and turn the
upper handle through 180° (Fig. 20) until it locks.
This turns the grass trimmer into an edge
trimmer which can then be used for vertical
trimming of the grass (Fig. 21).
10. Replacing the line spool
Caution! It is imperative that you pull the mains
plug before you ever attempt to replace the line
spool!
Press the marked areas at the side of the spool
cover and remove (Fig. 22+23).
Remove the empty line spool.
Feed the ends of the line on the new line spool
through the eyelets on the spool mount (Fig. 24).
Replace the spool cover.
The cutting line will be automatically cut to the
right length when you start up again for the first
time.
Caution! Risk of injury from ejected parts of
the nylon thread!
11. Cleaning and maintenance
Switch off and unplug the grass trimmer before
putting it away or cleaning it.
Remove deposits from the guard hood with a
brush.
Clean the plastic body and plastic parts with a
mild household detergent and a damp cloth.
Never use aggressive agents or solvents for
cleaning purposes!
Never spray down the grass trimmer with water.
Prevent water getting into the trimmer at all cost.
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