SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ClearingSweeping
Y The clearing technique removes all unwanted vegetation. Y The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick
Keep the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it. Let and easy clearing up. Hold the cord parallel to and above
the end of the cord strike the ground around trees, posts, the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro.
statues and the like. CAUTION! This technique increases
the wear on the cord.
Y When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to
Y The cord wears quicker and must be fed forward more obtain the best results.
often when working against stones, brick, concrete, metal
fences, etc., than when coming into contact with trees and
WARNING! Neither the operator of the
wooden fences.
!machine nor anyone else may attempt to
Y When trimming and clearing you should use less than full remove the cut material while the engine is
throttle so that the cord lasts longer and to reduce the running or the blade is rotating, as this can
wear on the trimmer head.result in serious injury. Stop the engine and
blade before you remove material that has
Cuttingwound around the blade shaft as otherwise
there is a risk of injury. The bevel gear can
get hot during use and may remain so for a
while afterwards. You could get burnt if you
Y The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difŢcult to touch it.
reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel
to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer
head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects.
damage the tool.Always wear eye protection. Never lean over
!the cutting attachment guard. Stones,
rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes
causing blindness or serious injury.
Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.
Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
Y Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into should be kept outside the safety zone of 15
contact with the ground during normal cutting. Constant m. Stop the machine immediately if anyone
contact of this type can cause damage and wear to the approaches.
trimmer head.
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