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Operation
Caution: Risk of injury!
Never use the trimmer without
its protective cover. Always
check the operability of the trim-
mer before it is used. Check that
the mains voltage is the same as
indicated on the rating plate.
Always wear goggles when
working with the trimmer.
Please observe local regulations
concerning noise protection.
Switching ON and OFF
1. Form a loop in the end of the ex-
tension cable, conduct it through
the opening in the upper handle
(2) and hang it on to the strain
relief (4).
2. Connect the trimmer to the
mains socket.
3. Ensure a safe stance and hold
the equipment firmly with both
hands. Do not deposit the cutting
head on the ground.
4. To switch on depress the
ON / OFF switch (3). Release
the switch to switch off
After the trimmer has been switched
off the cutting head will continue
to rotate for a few seconds. Keep
hands and feet well away.
The ON / OFF switch must not
be locked in place. The trimmer
must not be used if the switch is
damaged. There is the immedi-
ate danger of injury if the motor
does not switch off after the ON
/ OFF switch has been released.
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Caution: Always remove grass
residue from the line cutter so that
the cutting effect is not impaired.
Trimmer settings
Adjusting the additional handle:
The additional handle can be set in dif-
ferent positions. Set the handle in such a
manner that the cutting head is slightly tilt-
ing forwards when in the working position.
Release the knurled nut (6) and
adjust the additional handle (5) in
the required position. Retighten the
knurled nut.
Adjusting the height:
The telescopic tube enables you to adjust
the trimmer to your height.
Release the screw sleeve (9). Adjust
the telescopic tube (10) to the re-
quired length and retighten the screw
sleeve.
To adjust the cutting angle:
Changing the cutting angle lets you trim
grass at places that are difficult to reach,
e.g. under benches or wall offsets.
Push the button on the motor casing
(11) and tilt the telescopic shaft (10).
Four positions are possible.
To adjust the handle rod:
The handle rod turns by 90° and 180°
(see chapter: „Working Instructions")
Pull down the lever (8) and turn the
handle rod (7) until it snaps into the
desired position.