Operation - Energizer EZ20VCBC-UK User Manual

4. OPERATION

To avoid injury:
Do not squeeze the trigger while the grass trimmer/edger is inverted.
Do not carry the grass trimmer/edger with your finger on the switch. Avoid
unintentional starting.
a. TURNING ON AND OFF
Press and hold the On/Off trigger lock-out button, Fig.14.
Depress the On/Off trigger, Fig.15.
Caution: Always allow 5 seconds or more for the cutting line spool to stop rotating after
releasing the trigger switch. Do not invert the grass trimmer/edger, or place your hands
under the protective guard until the grass trimmer/edger spool has come to a complete
stop.
b. PREPARING TO WORK
Ensure that the battery is not inserted in its compartment.
Before starting work please:
Check that the trigger switches and the safety switch should move freely without forcing
and return automatically and rapidly back to their neutral position;
Check that the cooling air vents are not obstructed;
Check that hand grips and protection devices are clean and dry, correctly mounted and
well fastened to the tool;
Check that the tool is not showing signs of wear or damage due to knocks or other
causes, and carry out the necessary repairs.
Check that the battery is in good working condition and there are no signs of damage.
Never use the tool with a damaged or worn battery;
Charge the battery according to the instructions in the charging section.
c. TRIMMING AND EDGING
For the most effective grass trimming, ensure the tool is operating at full speed and then
use slow shallow sweeps of the line, ensuring that you do not overload the tool by cutting
too fast or cutting through heavy terrain.
Make sure that the work area is free of rock, debris, lines and other foreign objects.
Start the tool before approaching the grass to be cut.
Cut the grass by swinging the tool from right to left and proceed slowly keeping the
trimmer inclined forwards at an angle of about 30°. Light cuts are better than heavy cuts
as they allow the cut grass to fall away from the spool preventing the grass from clogging
the spool.
High grass should be cut in layers always beginning from the top. Do not cut damp or wet
grass. Do not overload your tool.
Avoid wearing the line out quickly by knocking against hard objects (stones, walls, fences
etc.).
Watch cut for kickback in the events of impact with hard objects.
After finishing the cutting operation, keep the head close to ground level, release the
trigger switch and allow the motor to come to a complete stand still. Place the trimmer on
the ground, remove the battery.
For edging, rotate the motor head.
Note. Periodically clean out the grass between the spool and the rim of the guard to
prevent the tool from vibrating.
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