Homelite UT41112B Manuel D'utilisation page 11

WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body
keeping clearance between the body and the string
trimmer. Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head
while operating can result in serious personal injury.
ADVANCING LINES
NOTE: The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head.
Bumping the head to try to advance the line will damage
trimmer and void warranty.
 With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger.
 Wait two seconds, and press the switch trigger.
NOTE: The line will extend approximately 1/4 in. with each
stop and start of the switch trigger until the line reaches
the length of the cut-off blade on the grass deflector.
 Resume trimming.
ADVANCING THE LINE MANUALLY
Disconnect the string trimmer from the power supply, then
push the spool retainer button in while pulling on trimmer
line to manually advance.
CUT-OFF bLADE
This trimmer is equipped with a cut-off blade on the
grass deflector. For best cutting, advance line until they
are trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance line
whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal,
or when trimming efficiency diminishes. This will maintain
best performance and keep trimmer line long enough to
advance properly.
OPERATION
CUTTING TIPS
See Figure 9.
 Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is
the best cutting area.
 The string trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right
to left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
Avoid cutting in the dangerous area.
 Use the tip of the line to do the cutting; do not force line
head into uncut grass.
 Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may
wear trimmer line rapidly.
 Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by the trimmer
line.
TELESCOPING SHAFT
See Figure 10.
The shaft can be extended or shortened for ease of use.
 Unplug the string trimmer.
 Unscrew telescoping shaft coupler and slide to desired
position.
 Tighten telescoping shaft coupler.
ROTATING REAR HANDLE
See Figure 11.
 Unplug the string trimmer.
 Pull up edging coupler and turn handle end counterclock-
wise.
 Release edging shaft coupler when handle has been
rotated 180° and locks into place.
EDGING
See Figures 12 - 13.
The rotating handle can be used in combination with the
edger guide for edging sidewalks and walkways. To use the
edger guide, flip down from it's stored position.
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