IVT GTE-1000 Manual page 13

CAUTION! The cutting head (11)
continues to rotate after motor is
switched off for a few seconds! Wait
until it has stopped completly then lay
down the tool.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE (22)
Check the cutting line (22) regularly if it is damaged.
Short or worn cutting lines (22) cut less efficiently.
NOTE: Hitting hard and abrasive objects, such as
fences, concrete and rocks within and around long
grass may cause the cutting line (22) to disappear and
can be easily advanced from the trimmer spool (21) by
following simple instructions.
After extending new cutting line (22), always return the
device to its normal operating position, before switching on.
Semi-Matic feed of cutting line (22) (bump-feed) [F9]
∙ Tap the cutting head (11) lightly on the ground
while the device is running at full speed. This will
automatically supply extra cutting line (22).
∙ The line cutter (24) situated under the trimmer
safety guard (12) will automatically trim the cutting line
(22) to the correct length during operation.
ATTENTION! Do not use excessive force nor tap the
cutting head (11) on pavement or concrete.
NOTE: the fresh cutting line (22) will be advanced only
if cutting line (22) is still at least 2,5 cm.
If the cutting line (22) is shorter than 2,5 cm:
∙
Switch off the trimmer and feed the cutting line (22)
manually.
If the end of the cutting line (22) is not visible:
∙ The trimmer spool (21) should be replaced.
ATTENTION! Check the condition of
line cutter (24) regularly. Do not emply
the device under any circumstances
without line cutter (24) or with
defective line cutter (24). Clean the
line cutter (24) from grass and debris
on a regular basis to avoid any
influence of the cutting effect.
Manual feed of cutting line (22) >> [F10]
If required, the cutting line (22) can be fed out manually.
∙ To operate, press and release cutting line feed
button (23), whilst gently pull out the ends of cutting line
(22) until they reach line cutter (24).
∙
If the line extends past the line cutter (24), too
much cutting line (22) has been fed out. So, remove
the cutting head cover (19) by pressing and holding in
the two cover release latches (20) and make the cutting
line (22) at the desired length.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
CAUTION! Do not employ the device
without the correct safety guard. Make
sure it is functional before every use.
WARNING!
clothing and eye protection. Rocks or
debris can ricochet or be thrown into
eyes and face and cause blindness or
other serious injury.
∙ Hold front handle (3) with one hand and auxiliary
handle (4) with the other hand.
∙
Make sure that cutting line (22) is fed out before
operation.
∙ Do not switch the machine on with the cutting head
(11) on or near material to be cut. Ensure the machine
is at full speed before contacting material to be cut.
∙
Keep unit below waist level.
∙ Work only from your right to your left to ensure
debris is thrown away from you. Proceed slowly,
keeping the trimmer inclined (approx. 30°). [F11]
∙ Without bending over, keep cutting head (11) near
and parallel to the ground (perpendicular when edging).
Allow only the tip of cutting line (22) to make contact.
∙ Do not cut damp or wet grass.
∙
High grass should be cut in layers, always
beginning from the top. The cuts should be short. [F12]
∙ Avoid wearing the cutting line (22) out quickly by
knocking against hard objects (stone, walls, fences
etc).
∙
Avoid swinging over the extension cord with the
device still running. You could damage it. You should
always play out the extension cord behind yourself.
WARNING! Do not use the brushcutter
blade (13) for edging against solid
surfaces.
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