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► Loosen the wing screw (3) and unscrew it until
the handlebar (7) can be rotated.
► Rotate the handlebar 90° counterclockwise
and then swing the handles down.
► Tighten down the wing screw (3) firmly.
Swinging handlebar into working position
► Reverse the sequence described above to
swing the handles up and turn the handlebar
clockwise.
5 Adjusting the Throttle
Cable
It may be necessary to correct the adjustment of
the throttle cable after assembling the machine
or after a prolonged period of operation.
Adjust the throttle cable only when the unit is
completely and properly assembled.
002BA655 KN
► Set the throttle trigger to the full throttle posi‐
tion.
► Carefully rotate the screw in the throttle trigger
in the direction of the arrow until you feel initial
resistance. Then rotate it another half turn in
the same direction.
6 Mounting the Deflector
6.1 Use the Right Deflector
1
002BA401 KN
WARNING
Deflector (1) is approved for mowing heads only
and must therefore be mounted before fitting a
mowing head.
2
002BA402 KN
WARNING
Deflector (2) is approved for grass cutting blades
and brush knives only and must therefore be
mounted before fitting a grass cutting blade or
brush knife.
3
002BA403 KN
WARNING
Deflector (3) is approved for shredder blades
only and must therefore be mounted before fit‐
ting a shredder blade.
4
002BA404 KN
5
5 Adjusting the Throttle Cable English
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