Assembly; Startup - Horcura T1 Original User Instructions

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Damaged or brittle extension cables must not
be used.
Check the condition of your extension
cable each time you start to use the
equipment.
Secure the extension cable in the cable strain
relief.
Do not get the appliance wet or expose it to
moisture.
Keep children away from appliances connec-
ted to the mains.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION!
The machine must not be put in opera-
tion before it has been assembled com-
pletely.
Install the guard plate
The knife integrated in the guard plate
automatically cuts the line to the opti-
mum length.
1. Set the guard plate in relation to the cutter
head (2-1).
2. Make sure that the line is exposed.
3. Screw the guard plate on at the rear with the
supplied screws (2-1).
4. Place the guide wheel on the guard hood and
tighten the screws (2.2).
Installation of auxiliary handle
The angle of the handle can be individually adjus-
ted using the tip lever.
1. Push the holder onto the shaft.
2. Pull the grip bar of the auxiliary handle slightly
apart (3-1).
3. Push the auxiliary handle onto the holder
(3-2).
4. Engage the auxiliary handle in the splines.
5. Place the tip lever with pin holder onto the
clamping pin.
6. Screw the clamping pin tight so that the tip
lever can be operated with little force (3-3).

STARTUP

CAUTION!
Always perform a visual check prior to
start-up.
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Adjusting the telescopic handle
1. To release, turn the upper locking sleeve
through about 180° to the right (4-1).
2. Set the telescopic handle to the individual
physique. The telescopic handle can be ex-
tended by approx. 10 cm (4-2).
3. Tighten the locking sleeve (4-3).
Swivelling the cutter head
To trim lawn edges, for example, it is possible to
swivel the cutter head through 180° (5, 6).
1. Loosen the lower locking sleeve (5-1).
2. Turn the telescopic handle through 180° (5-2).
3. Screw the locking sleeve tight (5-3, 6-1).
Angling the cutter head
By changing the pivot angle, it is also possible to
trim areas that are difficult to access, e.g. under
benches, overhangs, etc.
1. Press the locking button (7-1).
2. Engage the cutter head in the required angle
(7-2).
3. Release the locking button.
Remove the guard on the line cutter be-
fore taking into operation for the first
time.
Starting the lawn trimmer
1. Guide the extension cable through the strain
relief.
2. Connect the extension cable to the mains
supply.
3. Stand securely.
4. Hold the appliance with both hands. Do not
place the cutter head on the ground when do-
ing this.
5. Hold the auxiliary handle in one hand and the
upper grip with your other hand.
6. Press the switch in the upper grip and hold it
pressed. The appliance runs.
7. Let the lawn trimmer run at idling speed for a
few moments. This causes the cutting line to
be cut off to the correct length.
8. The appliance switches off when the switch is
released.
After the appliance has been switched
off, the spool head continues to rotate for
a few seconds.
Safety instructions
GTE 350 / 450 / 550