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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 2 MODEL NUMBER: 7446 MONTH ON SALE: 08/2009 36...
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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 3 Contents Introduction General Information & Safety Instructions Assembly and Parts List Getting Started Features Instructions Other Useful Information Warranty Card Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 7446...
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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 4 Introduction Congratulations on choosing to buy a Gardenline ® product. By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind that comes with purchasing a product made by one of Europe’s leading manufacturers.
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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 5 General Information & Safety Instructions Important! For safety reasons, the grass trimmer is not to be used by children, young people under 16 years of age, or any other persons who are not acquainted with these operating instructions.
8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 6 Safety Instructions Please read the operating instructions carefully and observe the information provided. It is important to consult these instructions in order to acquaint yourself with the equipment, its proper use and safety regulations. Keep the instruction manual in a safe place for later use.
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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 7 11 Before you switch on the equipment, check that the nylon line will not touch any stones or other objects. 12 Always wear suitable working clothes to prevent injuries to the head, hands and feet. For this purpose wear a helmet, safety goggles (or visor), ear defenders, high boots (or strong shoes and long trousers made of tough fabric) and work gloves.
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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 8 21 Never use your hands to try to stop the cutting unit (nylon line). Always wait for it to stop by itself. 22 Never use any nylon line other than the original nylon line.
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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 9 35 The power cables used are not to be of a lighter duty class than light rubber-insulated HO7RN-F in accordance with DIN 57282/VDE 0282 and they must have a minimum diameter of 1.5 mm2. Plug connections must have earthing contacts and the coupling must be protected from rainwater.
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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 10 45 Before starting up the equipment, and after any collision, check the equipment for signs of wear or damage and have any necessary repairs carried out. 46 Always keep your hands and feet away from the cutting unit, especially when switching the motor on.
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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 11 Assembly & Parts List Layout (see Fig. 1) Upper Handle 2. ON/OFF switch 3. Selector button to turn the handle 4. Additional handle 5. Height adjustment 6. Safety guard 7. Edge guide 8.
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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 13 Assembly Mount the safety guard on the motor head (see Fig. 2) and secure with the supplied 4.2 x 13 mm screws (see Fig. 3). 2. Then mount the edge guide with the supplied 4.2 x 10 mm screws (see Fig.
8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 15 Getting Started Before starting the equipment You can set your optimal working position by adjustments to the height and to the additional handle. Height adjustment: Place the grass trimmer on a firm surface.
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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 17 Features Powerful 450W motor Adjustable telescopic handle 290mm cutting diameter Cutting head with 3 position angle adjustment Cable length 8 metres Automatic line feed Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0151 6491500 Rep. Ireland 1890 946244 Model Number: 7446...
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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 18 Instructions Starting up The grass trimmer is designed only to cut grass. The grass trimmer has a fully automatic line extension system. If the line of the grass trimmer is shortened during operation to a diameter of approx.
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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 19 If the grass is long, the grass must be cut shorter in stages, starting from the tip (see Fig. 11). Use the edge guide and the guard hood to prevent unnecessary wear on the line (see Figs. 12 and 13). To avoid unnecessary wear on the line, keep the grass trimmer away from hard objects.
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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 20 Using the grass trimmer as an edge trimmer To cut he edges of lawns and flower beds, the grass trimmer can be converted as follows: Switch off the power supply of the grass trimmer. Press the selector button (Fig.
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8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 21 Replacing the line spool Important: Make sure that you pull out the power plug before replacing the line spool! Press the sides of the spool cover as shown and remove the cover (Fig. 17 and Fig. 18). Remove the empty line spool.
8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 23 Useful Information Technical data Mains voltage: 230 V ~ 50 Hz Performance 450 W Cutting circle Ø 29 cm Revolutions n 9,500 min Cutting line Ø 1.4 mm Sound pressure level L 86.1 dB Sound power level, L 96 dB...
8405 User Guide Artwork_Q7.qxd:Layout 1 21/4/09 15:01 Page 24 Faults The equipment does not work: Check that the power cable is connected properly and check the mains fuses. If the equipment will not work in spite of the voltage supply being OK, please send it to the specified after-sales service address.
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