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Protect the appliance against
rain and moisture
Wear protective glasses and
ear defenders.
Disconnect the plug from the
mains if the extension cable is
damaged or severed!
Adjustable telescopic handle
The lawn trimmer is equipped with an adjustable
telescopic handle. This allows the appliance to be
set to individual body sizes, and allows the motor
head to be swivelled.
Swivelling and adjustable cutter head
GTE 450 and 550 have a swivelling cutter head
with an adjustable angle.
Automatic tip
An automatic tip function is equipped in the spool
head, allowing the cutting line to be extended
while the motor is running.
Safety and protective equipment
Child protection
The hole (5 mm) on the motor protection switch is
provided for a padlock*. The padlock prevents the
appliance from being switched on inadvertently.
* Not included in the scope of delivery
Motor protection switch
The lawn trimmer is equipped with a motor protec-
tion switch which deactivates in case of an over-
load.
The lawn trimmer can be switched back on again
after a cooling-down phase of approx. 15 minutes.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury!
Safety and protective devices should not
be disabled.
Designated use
This appliance is intended for trimming a lawn in
non-commercial applications. Any use not in ac-
cordance with this designated use shall be regar-
ded as misuse.
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This tool is not intended to be used by people
(including children) who have restricted phy-
sical, sensory or mental capabilities; neither
is it intended to be used by people lacking ex-
perience and/or knowledge unless they are
supervised by someone who is responsible
for safety, or receive instructions from this su-
pervisory person in how to operate the tool.
Children should be supervised in order to
make sure that they do not play with the tool.
CAUTION!
The equipment is intended for domestic
use only.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product overview
The product overview (1) provides an overview of
the appliance.
1-1 Upper hand grip
1-2 Switch with child protection
1-3 Appliance plug
1-4 Cable strain relief
1-5 Auxiliary hand grip
1-6 Holder with additional spool *
1-7 Telescopic handle
1-8 Upper guide sleeve
1-9 Lower guide sleeve
1-10 Locking button for cutter head *
1-11 Cutter head with motor
1-12 Plant protection bar
1-13 Guide wheel *
1-14 Guard plate with line cutter
1-15 Spool
* appliance-specific
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
The cutting tools continue to rotate even
after the motor has been switched off.
Product description
GTE 350 / 450 / 550