SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Grass trimming using a trimmer head and Cutting
plastic blades
Trimming
Y The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difŢcult to
reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel
to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer
Y Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and
It is the end of the cord that does the work. Let the cord damage the tool.
work at its own pace. Never press the cord into the area
to be cut.
Y Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into
contact with the ground during normal cutting. Constant
contact of this type can cause damage and wear to the
trimmer head.
Y The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against
walls, fences, trees and borders, however it can also Sweeping
damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damage
fence posts.
Y Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the
cord to 10-12 cm and reducing the engine speed.Y The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick
and easy clearing up. Hold the cord parallel to and above
Clearingthe area to be swept and move the tool to and fro.
Y The clearing technique removes all unwanted vegetation.
Keep the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it. Let
the end of the cord strike the ground around trees, posts,
statues and the like. CAUTION! This technique increases
the wear on the cord.
Y When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to
obtain the best results.
WARNING! Neither the operator of the
machine nor anyone else may attempt to
!remove the cut material while the engine is
running or the blade is rotating, as this can
Y The cord wears quicker and must be fed forward more
often when working against stones, brick, concrete, metal result in serious injury.
fences, etc., than when coming into contact with trees and Stop the engine and blade before you
wooden fences.
remove material that has wound around the
Y When trimming and clearing you should use less than full blade shaft as otherwise there is a risk of
throttle so that the cord lasts longer and to reduce the injury. The bevel gear can get hot during use
wear on the trimmer head.and may remain so for a while afterwards.
You could get burnt if you touch it.
WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects.
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
should be kept outside the safety zone of 15
m. Stop the machine immediately if anyone
approaches.
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