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Safety Instructions
Work Area Precautions
Avoid rain, damp, or wet conditions. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
Personal Protection Equipment
Wear stout shoes or boots to protect feet and long trousers to protect legs.
Guard Against Electric Shock
Prevent body contact with earthed surfaces. Consider using an RCD.
Extension Cable Guidelines
Inspect cables for damage, use approved outdoor cables, and unwind reels completely.
Operating Safety
Stay alert, switch off if vibrating abnormally, and never pull the cord to disconnect.
Damaged Mains Cable Procedure
Switch off and disconnect immediately if the mains cable is damaged.
Safety of Others
Keep children and bystanders away. The operator is responsible for accidents.
Post-Operation Procedure
Switch off, unplug, and ensure parts stop before leaving the appliance unattended.
Pre-Use Inspection and Maintenance
Check for damaged parts, misalignment, and wear before each use.
Mains Cable Safety Check
Check the mains cable for damage and wear; do not use if defective.
Additional Safety Instructions for Grass Trimmers
Wear Safety Glasses
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating the tool.
Keep Bystanders at a Safe Distance
Keep people and animals at least 6 meters away from the cutting area.
Power Cord and Extension Cord Safety
Check cords for damage; disconnect immediately if damaged during use.
Clear Cutting Path
Ensure the cutting path is free from sticks, stones, wire, and obstacles.
Correct Operating Position
Use the tool in an upright position with the cutting line near the ground.
Use Appropriate Cutting Line
Use only the appropriate cutting line; do not use metal or fishing line.
Mains Cable Management
Keep the mains cable away from the cutting line and be aware of its position.
Keep Clear of Cutting Line
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting line at all times.
Use With Functional Guards
Never operate the tool with damaged or missing guards.
Keep Ventilation Slots Clear
Ensure ventilation slots are kept clear of debris.
Assembly
Fitting the Guard
Remove screw, place guard, press to snap, secure with screw.
Connecting to the Mains Power
Connect extension cable to power inlet, loop through restraint, and insert plug.
Setting to Working Position
Adjusting Tool Height
Depress button, pull tube to desired height, release button to lock.
Switching the Tool On and Off
Squeeze trigger lever to turn on; release to turn off.
Using the Grass Trimmer
Setting Trimming or Edging Mode
Adjust handle to position trimmer head for trimming or edging.
Trimming Operation
Swing tool side to side, take small cuts, and reduce load if slow.
Edging Operation
Guide tool for edging, tilt slightly for closer cuts. Do not use for creating edges.
Hints for Optimum Use
General Cutting Tips
For optimum results, only cut dry grass.
Optimising Trimming Performance
Swing side to side, take small cuts, avoid obstacles, and reduce load if slow.
Optimising Edging Performance
Achieve results on edges deeper than 50mm. Use edging spade for creating edges.
Maintenance
Cleaning Ventilation Slots
Regularly clean ventilation slots with a soft brush or dry cloth.
Cleaning Motor Housing
Clean motor housing with a damp cloth; avoid abrasives or solvents.
Cleaning Cutting Line and Spool
Regularly clean the cutting line and spool with a soft brush or dry cloth.
Fitting New Spool of Cutting Line
Spool Cover and Line Replacement
Remove cover, replace spool, guide lines into eyelets, and secure cover.
Winding New Line Onto Empty Spool
Manual Line Winding Procedure
Feed line into slots, wind neatly, park line, and repeat for second line.
Troubleshooting
Tool Runs Slowly
Check spool housing rotation and ensure line does not protrude excessively.
Automatic Line Feed Issues
Check line protrusion, clean housing, ensure lever moves freely.
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