Kärcher LTR 18-30 Battery Mode D'emploi page 21

Installing the battery pack
1. Push the battery pack into the mounting in the de-
vice until it audibly latches into place.
Illustration F
Operation
Bringing the plant guard into the operating
position
The plant guard bracket protects plants, for example
,when mowing alongside flowerbeds or tree trunks.
1. Before starting the mowing process, fold down the
plant guard bracket.
Illustration G
Working techniques
CAUTION
Obstacles in the mowing area
Risk of injury and damage
Before starting mowing, check the work area for objects
that may be flung away, e.g. wires, stones, cords or
glass.
1. Press the unlocking button.
Illustration H
2. Press the power switch.
The device starts up.
3. Guide the cutting head parallel to the ground.
4. Guide the device in a semi-circular movement over
the cutting area.
5. Mow long grass in several passes.
Extending the string length during operation
The string on the device wears during mowing and be-
comes shorter due to fraying and being torn off. A string
that is too short will result in unsatisfactory mowing re-
sults.
Note
The string length can be extended during operation.
1. Release the unlocking button and power switch.
Illustration I
2. Press the unlocking button and power switch.
The string extends automatically and is automatical-
ly trimmed to the correct length by the cutting blade.
Illustration J
Note
You must replace the string reel if the string no longer
extends automatically (see Chapter Replacing the
string reel).
Mowing edges
1. Press the pivoting button and move the cutting head
to the middle position.
Illustration K
2. Push the twist collar down and turn the lower shaft
180° clockwise until the twist collar snaps into place.
Illustration L
3. Press the unlocking button.
4. Press the power switch.
5. Mow the edge regions.
Illustration M
Changing the cutting tool
The string reel and the trimmer blade are available as
cutting tools.
1. Remove the battery pack (see Chapter Removing
the battery pack).
2. Remove the unneeded cutting tool and fit the de-
sired cutting tool (see Chapter Replacing the cutting
tool).
Removing the battery pack
Note
During longer work breaks, remove the battery pack
from the device and secure it against unauthorised use.
1. Pull the battery pack unlocking button in the direc-
tion of the battery pack.
Illustration N
2. Press the battery pack unlocking button to unlock
the battery pack.
3. Remove the battery pack from the device.
Finishing operation
1. Remove the battery pack from the device (see
Chapter Removing the battery pack).
2. Clean the device (see Chapter Cleaning the de-
vice).
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
1. Remove the battery pack (see Chapter Removing
the battery pack).
2. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over
when transporting in vehicles.
Clean the device before storing (see Chapter Cleaning
the device).
1. Release the telescoping collar and press the shaft
sections together.
Illustration O
2. Tighten the telescoping collar.
Illustration P
3. Press the pivoting button and fold the cutting head
in as far as possible.
4. Store the device in a dry, well ventilated location.
Keep away from corrosive substances such as gar-
den chemicals and defrosting salt. Do not store the
device outdoors.
Care and service
CAUTION
Uncontrolled startup
Incision injuries
Remove the battery from the device before all work on
the device.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from sharp blades
Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when work-
ing on the device.
Cleaning the device
1. Remove any remaining cutting residue from the
string guard and the cutting head.
2. Clean the device components with a damp cloth if
required.
3. Clean the battery mount and electric contacts of dirt
and foreign bodies regularly.
Replacing the cutting tool
Replacing the string reel
1. Press the two unlocking buttons on the string reel.
2. Remove the reel cover.
3. Pull the string reel off the support and dispose of it
properly.
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