WORKING TECHNIQUES
Cutting
WARNING:Neithertheoperator
of the machine nor anyone else may
attempt to remove the cut material
while the engine is running or the
trimmer line is rotating, as this can
S The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass thatresult in serious injury. Stop the
is difficult to reach using a normal lawnengine and trimmer head before you
remove material that has wound
mower. Keep the trimmer line parallel to
the ground when cutting. Avoid pressingaround the drive shaft as otherwise
there is a risk of injury. The bevel
the trimmer head against the ground as
this can ruin the lawn and damage thegear can get hot during use and may
remain so for a while afterwards. You
tool.
could get burned if you touch it.
WARNING:Watchoutforthrown
objects. Always wear eye protection.
Never lean over the cutting attach-
ment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc.
S Do not allow the trimmer head to con--canbe thrownupintothe eyes
stantly come into contact with the groundcausing blindness or serious injury.
during normal cutting. Constant contactKeep unauthorized persons at a dis-
of this type can cause damage and weartance. Children, animals, onlookers
to the trimmer head.and helpers should be kept outside
the safetyzone of 15m.
Stop themachineimmediatelyif
Sweepinganyone approaches.
S The fan effect of the rotating line can be
used for quick and easy clearing up.
Hold the trimmer line parallel to and
above the area to be swept and move
the tool to and fro.
S When cutting and sweeping you should
use full throttle to obtain the best results.
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