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Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other condition that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by our authorized service center
unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
4. Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet are
away from the cutting tool.
5. Before starting make sure that the cutting tool has no
contact with hard objects such as branches, stones
etc. as the cutting tool will revolve when starting.
Method of operation
1. Only use the equipment in good light and visibility.
During the winter season beware of slippery or wet
areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping). Always ensure a
safe footing.
2. Take care against injury to feet and hands from the
cutting tool.
3. Never cut above waist height.
4. Never stand on a ladder and run the equipment.
5. Never climb up into trees to perform cutting operation
with the equipment.
6. Never work on unstable surfaces.
7. Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within the
working range. Foreign particles may damage the
cutting tool and can cause dangerous kick-backs.
8. Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard objects,
immediately switch off the motor and inspect the
cutting tool.
9. Inspect the cutting tool at short regular intervals for
damage (detection of hairline cracks by means of
tapping-noise test).
10. Before commencing cutting, the cutting tool must have
reached full working speed.
11. Operate the equipment only with the shoulder harness
attached which is to be suitably adjusted before
putting the equipment into operation. It is essential to
adjust the shoulder harness according to the user size
to prevent fatigue occurring during use.
12. During operation always hold the equipment with both
hands. Never hold the equipment with one hand
during use. Always ensure a safe footing.
13. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the
appropriate guard. Never run the equipment with
damaged guards or without guards in place!
14. All protective installations and guards supplied with
the equipment must be used during operation.
15. Never use the equipment striking or bumping the
weeds or similar to cut away them.
16. Except in case of emergency, never drop or cast the
equipment to the ground or this may severely damage
the equipment.
17. Remember to lift the entire equipment from the ground
when moving the equipment.
18. Always remove the battery cartridge from the
equipment:
- whenever leaving the equipment unattended;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
equipment;
- after striking a foreign object;
- whenever the equipment starts vibrating abnormally.
19. Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept
clear of debris.
Kickback (blade thrust)
1. When operating the equipment, uncontrolled kickback
(blade thrust) may occur. (Fig. 4)
2. This is particularly the case when attempting to cut
within a blade segment between 12 and 2 o’clock.
3. Never apply the equipment within a segment between
12 and 2 o’clock.
4. Never apply this segment of the cutter blade to solids,
such as bushes and trees, etc., having a diameter in
excess of 3 cm or the cutter blade will be deflected at
great force with the risk of injuries.
Kickback prevention
To avoid kickbacks, observe the following:
1. Operation within a blade segment between 12 and
2 o’clock presents positive hazards, especially when
using metal cutting tools. (Fig. 5)
2. Cutting operations within a blade segment between 11
and 12 o’clock, and between 2 and 5 o’clock, must
only be performed by trained and experienced
operators, and then only at their own risk.
3. Easy cutting with almost no kickback is possible within
a blade segment between 9 and 11 o’clock.
Cutting Tools
1. Employ only the correct cutting tool for the job in hand.
2. To cut thick materials, such as weed, high grass,
bushes, shrubs, underwood, thicket etc. (max. 2 cm
dia. thickness), perform the cutting work by swinging
the equipment evenly in half-circles from right to left
(similar to using a scythe).
Maintenance instructions
1. The condition of the equipment, in particular of the
cutting tool of the protective devices and also of the
shoulder harness must be checked before
commencing work.
2. Particular attention is to be paid to the cutting blades
which must be correctly sharpened.
3. Turn off the motor and remove the battery cartridge
before carrying out maintenance, replacing/
sharpening cutting tools or cleaning the equipment or
cutting tool.
4. Check loose fasteners and damaged parts such as
cracks in the cutting attachment.
5. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
6. When not in use, store the equipment indoors in dry
and high or locked-up place - out of the reach of
children. Clean and maintain before storage.
7. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended
replacement parts and accessories.
8. Inspect and maintain the equipment regularly,
especially before/after use. Have the equipment
repaired only by our authorized service center.
9. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
