Stihl FSE 31 Notice D'emploi page 25

3 Using the Unit
Check tightness of mounting screws on safety
devices and the cutting attachment and retighten
if necessary.
Clean cooling air inlets in motor housing as nec‐
essary.
Store the machine is a safe and dry place.
3 Using the Unit
3.1 Mowing
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► Hold your trimmer with both hands – right
hand on the control handle (1) – left hand on
the loop handle (2)
► Stand upright – hold the unit in a relaxed posi‐
tion and always on the right side of your body
► The cutting attachment must not touch any
objects or the ground
► Swing the machine back and forth, keeping
the mowing head inclined forward at an angle
of about 20° - 30°
► The cutting height is determined by the dis‐
tance of the mowing line from the lawn surface
► Mow with the left-hand side wherever possi‐
ble; cuttings and stones are thrown away from
the operator in this position
► Avoid contact with fences, walls, rocks, etc.
since this will result in a higher rate of wear
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3.1.1 Mowing under Obstacles
The angle of the shaft and mowing head can be
adjusted for easier mowing under hedges and
bushes, see "Adjusting Angle of Shaft".
3.1.2 Working with the Bump Guard
(FSE 41 only)
The bump guard (1)
– limits the cutting range of the mowing line
– reduces the risk of the rotating mowing line
causing damage (e.g. tree bark)
– maintains the correct ground clearance when
edging
3.2 Edging (FSE 41 only)
The unit can be quickly converted to a power
edger (see "Converting Unit to Power Edger").
► Use the unit as shown
► Guide the mowing line along the edge of the
lawn; hold the unit at the right height or use
the bump guard
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