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12 Operating the Trimmer
12.1 Holding and Controlling the Trimmer
► Hold the trimmer with one hand on the control handle -
wrap your thumb around the control handle.
► Hold the trimmer with the other hand on the loop handle -
wrap your thumb around the loop handle.
12.2 Edging
► Convert the trimmer to an edger.
► Extend the bump guard fully.
► Guide the trimmer along the edge of the lawn.
The bump guard maintains the required ground clearance.
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12.3 Mowing
The cutting height is determined by the distance of the
cutting attachment from the ground.
► Swing the trimmer back and forth in an arc.
► Walk slowly and steadily forwards.
► If you work with a bump guard (1): Extend the bump
guard (1) fully.
13 After Finishing Work
13.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the activation key.
► Clean the trimmer.
► Clean the deflector.
► Clean the cutting attachment.
14 Transporting
14.1 Transporting the Trimmer
► Switch off the trimmer and remove the activation key.
► Adjust shaft to its shortest length.
► Carry the trimmer properly balanced by the shaft with the
cutting attachment behind you.
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