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ance, check that it will not touch
any objects.
1. To turn on, use your thumb to actuate
the switch lock (3), then press the On/
Off switch (2). Release the switch lock.
2. To turn off, release the On/Off switch
(2). There is no continuous operation
mode.
After turning off the appliance,
the trimming assembly will keep
revolving for some time. Allow
the trimming assembly to come
to a standstill. Keep hands and
feet away. Risk of injury!
Remove grass cuttings regularly
from the cutting unit to make sure
that cutting is not impaired.
Trimmer settings
To adjust the auxiliary handle:
The auxiliary handle can be set to various
positions. Adjust the handle so that the
cap is tilted slightly forward as you work
(see picture below "cutting grass").
Loosen the screw (25) in the handle
and move the auxiliary handle (5) to
your favourite position. Retighten the
quick-release levers (25). The latch-
ing steps integrated into the holder
prevent the handle changing position
unintentionally.
To adjust the height:
The telescopic shaft allows you to adjust
the appliance to your personal size.
Loosen the threaded bush (8). Adjust
the telescopic shaft (9) to the correct
length and tighten the threaded bush.
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To adjust the cutting angle:
Changing the cutting angle lets you trim
grass at places that a difficult to reach,
e.g. under benches or wall offsets.
Tread on the pedal (11) on the motor
housing and tilt the telescopic shaft
(9). There are 5 preset tilt angles (see
"Work instructions").
Function as a lawn trimmer:
Cutting angle position 1 - 4
(rotary position 0°)
Function as a lawn edge trimmer:
Cutting angle position 5
(rotary position 180°)
To adjust the handle rod:
The handle rod (6) can be turned by 180°
(see "Work instructions").
Press the latch (7) to release the
lock and rotate the handle section
0°
180°
(6) until it latches into the
desired position.
Leave the handle (6) in the
0°-position when using the de-
vice as a lawn trimmer in the
cutting angle positions 1 - 4.
The protective cover must not
be pointing away from the user.
Risk of injury.
To adjust the spacer bow
(flower guard): The spacer bow keeps
the trimming assembly away from plants
and trunks not to be cut.
Fold down the distance bracket (15).
If the distance bracket is not required,
fold it up into the park position.