• Switch on the trimmer before you
approach the grass that is to be
cut.
• Do not overload the trimmer dur-
ing operation.
• Avoid contact with obstacles
(stones, walls, fences, etc.) as
this will rapidly wear out the
lines.
• Avoid using the device in bad
weather, especially if there is a
danger of lightning!
Cutting grass
series of levels from top to bottom.
Vertical cut / lawn edge
trimming
Be particularly careful and
attentive when operating the
cutter vertically. To avoid in-
juries, keep enough distance
to the trimming assembly.
Setup for vertical trimming:
Move the appliance to the right
and left in a slow swinging motion
to trim slopes and steep inclines.
• Handle rod: 180° (see
• Cutting angle: 0° (see
• Spacer bow in parking position
Cut the grass by
swaying the trimmer
sideways to the right
and left. Cut slowly
while the trimmer is
tilted forwards by
approx. 30°.
Cut tall grass by a
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Setup for edge trimming:
To trim lawn edges, slowly move the
appliance along the lawn edges.
• Handle rod: 90° (see
• Cutting angle: 90° (see
• Spacer bow in parking position
Cleaning and
maintenance
Warning! Risk of injury from
moving dangerous parts!
Contact our Service Centre about
repairs and servicing not described
in this manual. Only use OEM
parts. Risk of injury!
Turn off the appliance and, before
doing any servicing, remove the
battery.
The following cleaning and servicing
should be done regularly. This will ensure
a long and reliable service life.
Cleaning
Do not spray the appliance with
water and do not immerse it in
water. Electric shock hazard!
•
Keep clean the ventilation slots, motor
housing and handles of the appliance. Use
a damp cloth or a brush. Do not use clean-
ing agents or solvents. You may other-
wise irreparably damage the appliance.
•
After every trimming session, remove
grass and soil from the protective cover
and the trimming assembly.
•
To thoroughly clean the trimming assembly,
remove the cutting insert (
"Replacing the cutting insert") and use a
sharp knife to clean the pin (
GB
)
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13) (see
23).
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