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WARNING! Always stop the engine before
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doing any work on the cutting attachment.
This continues to rotate even after the
throttle has been released. Ensure that the
cutting attachment has stopped completely
and disconnect the HT lead from the spark
plug before you start to work on it.
WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting
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attachment or an incorrectly sharpened
blade increases the risk of blade thrust.
Cutting equipment
Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting
coarse grass.
A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass.
General rules
Only use cutting attachments with the guards we
recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.
Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our
instructions and use the recommended file gauge. An
incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk
of accidents.
Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A
damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades
•
See the cutting attachment packaging for correct
sharpening instructions. Sharpen blades and cutters
using a single-cut flat file.
•
Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the
blade.
WARNING! Always discard a blade that is
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bent, twisted, cracked, broken or damaged
in any other way. Never attempt to
straighten a twisted blade so that it can be
reused. Only use original blades of the
specified type.
Trimmer head
IMPORTANT!
Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly
around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate
harmful vibration.
•
Only use the recommended trimmer heads and trimmer
cords. These have been tested by the manufacturer to
suit a particular engine size. This is especially important
when a fully automatic trimmer head is used. Only use
the recommended cutting attachment. See the chapter
on Technical data.
•
Smaller machines generally require small trimmer heads
and vice versa. This is because when clearing using a
cord the engine must throw out the cord radially from the
trimmer head and overcome the resistance of the grass
being cleared.
•
The length of the cord is also important. A longer cord
requires greater engine power than a shorter cord of the
same diameter.
•
Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is intact.
This is used to cut the cord to the correct length.
•
To increase the life of the cord it can be soaked in water
for a couple of days. This will make the line tougher so
that it lasts longer.
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