7.3 Switching off the engine
Emergency Stop procedure:
If it becomes necessary to stop the equipment
immediately, set the ON/OFF switch to “Stop” or “0”
Normal procedure:
Let go of the throttle lever and wait until the engine
has changed to idling speed. Then set the ON/OFF
switch to “Stop” or “0”.
7.4 Practical tips
Practice all operating techniques with the engine
switched off before you start to use the equipment.
Extending the cutting line
Warning! Do not use any kind of metal wire or metal
wire encased in plastic in the line spool. This may
cause serious injuries to the user.
To extend the cutting line run the engine at full speed
and tap the line spool on the ground. This will
automatically extend the line. The blade on the safety
shield will cut the line to the appropriate length (Fig.
9b).
Important: Remove all grass and weed remains at
regular intervals to prevent the shaft tube
overheating. Grass and weed remains become
trapped under the safety shield (Fig. 9c) and they
prevent the shaft tube receiving adequate ventilation.
Remove the remains carefully using a screwdriver or
the like.
Different cutting methods
If the equipment is correctly assembled it will cut
weeds and long grass in places with difficult access,
for example along fences, walls and foundations and
also around trees. It can also be used for mowing
work to remove vegetation to allow the better
preparation of a garden or to clear a certain area
down to the soil.
Please note: Even if it is used carefully, cutting
around foundations, stone or concrete walls, etc. will
result in the line suffering above normal wear.
Trimming/mowing
Swing the trimmer from side to side in a scything
motion. Always keep the line spool parallel to the
ground. Check the site and decide what cutting height
you require. Guide and hold the line spool at the
required height to ensure that you cut evenly (Fig.
9d).
Low trimming
Hold the trimmer right in front of you at a slight angle
so that the underside of the line spool is above the
ground and the line strikes the correct target. Always
cut away from yourself. Never draw the trimmer
towards yourself.
Cutting along fences/foundations
When cutting approach wire mesh fences, lath
fences, natural stone walls and foundations slowly so
that you can cut close to them without striking the
obstacle with the line. If, for example, the line strikes
stones, stone walls or foundations, it will wear or fray.
If the line strikes wire fencing it will break.
Trimming around trees
When trimming around tree trunks, approach slowly
so that the line does not strike the bark. Walk around
the tree, cutting from left to right. Approach grass or
weeds with the tip of the line and tilt the line spool
forwards slightly. Warning: Take extreme care during
mowing work. When doing such work keep a distance
of 30 meters between yourself and other people or
animals.
Mowing
For mowing you want to cut all the vegetation down to
the ground. To do this, set the line spool at an angle
of 30° to the right. Place the handle in the required
position. Remember the increased risk of injury to the
user, watchers and animals and the danger of
damaging other items due to objects (for example
stones) being thrown out (Fig. 9e).
Warning: Do not remove any objects from footpaths,
etc. using the equipment.
The equipment is a powerful tool and can throw small
stones and other objects a distance of 15 meters or
more, causing injuries and damage to cars, houses
and windows.
Sawing
The equipment is not suitable for sawing.
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