WORKING TECHNIQUES
Grass trimming with a trimmer headCutting
? The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difŢcult to
Trimmingreach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel
? Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer
It is the end of the cord that does the work. Let the cord head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and
work at its own pace. Never press the cord into the area damage the tool.
to be cut.
? Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into
contact with the ground during normal cutting. Constant
? The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against contact of this type can cause damage and wear to the
walls, fences, trees and borders, however it can also trimmer head.
damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damage
fence posts.Sweeping
? Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the ? The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick
cord to 10-12 cm and reducing the engine speed.and easy clearing up. Hold the cord parallel to and above
the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro.
Clearing
? 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.
? When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to
obtain the best results.
? The cord wears quicker and must be fed forward more
often when working against stones, brick, concrete, metal
fences, etc., than when coming into contact with trees and
wooden fences.
? When trimming and clearing you should use less than full
throttle so that the cord lasts longer and to reduce the
wear on the trimmer head.
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