Efco DS 2600 4S Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 23

OPERATION
Grass clearing using a grass blade
• Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on woody
stems.
• A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse grass.
• The grass is cut down with a sideways, swinging movement,
where the movement from right-to-left is the clearing stroke and
the movement from left-to-right is the return stroke. Let the
left-hand side of the blade (between 8 and 12 o'clock) do the
cutting. (Fig. 51)
• If the blade is angled to the left when clearing grass, the grass
will collect in a line, which makes it easier to collect, e.g. by
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raking.
• Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet apart. Move
forward after the return stroke and stand firmly again.
• Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is used to
protect the blade from hitting the ground.
• Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by
following these instructions:
1. Always work at full throttle.
2. Avoid the previously cut material during the return stroke.
• Stop the engine, unclip the harness and place the machine on
the ground before you start to collect the cut material.
Grass trimming with a trimmer head
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CAUTION: Do not work with mowing line longer than
the intended diameter. With a properly mounted
guard, the built-in cutter will automatically adjust the
line to its proper length. Overly long lines can
overload the engine, resulting in damage to the
clutch mechanism and nearby parts.
Trimming
• Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. It is
the end of the cord that does the work. Let the cord work at its
own pace. Never press the cord into the area to be cut. (Fig. 52)
• The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against walls,
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fences, trees and borders, however it can also damage
sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damage fence posts.
• Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the cord to 4
- 4.7 in. (10-12 cm) and reducing the engine speed.
Clearing
• The clearing technique removes all unwanted vegetation. Keep
the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it. Let the end
of the cord strike the ground around trees, posts, statues and
the like. (Fig. 53)
CAUTION: This technique increases the wear on the
cord.
• The cord wears quicker and must be fed forward more often
when working against stones, brick, concrete, metal fences,
etc., than when coming into contact with trees and wooden
fences.
• When trimming and clearing you should use less than full
throttle so that the cord lasts longer and to reduce the wear on
the trimmer head.
Cutting
• The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to reach
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