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• Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the appliance.
• Always remove the battery from the appliance whenever the
appliance is unattended, before clearing a blockage, before
cleaning and maintenance, after striking a foreign object, or
whenever the appliance starts vibrating abnormally.
• Wear stout shoes or boots to protect your feet.
• Wear long trousers to protect your legs.
• Before using the appliance, check that your cutting path is free
from sticks, stones, wire and any other obstacles.
• Only use the appliance in the upright position, with the cutting
line near the ground. Never switch the appliance on in any
other position.
• Move slowly when using the appliance. Be aware that freshly cut
grass is damp and slippery.
• Do not work on steep slopes. Work across the face of slopes, not
up and down.
• Never cross gravel paths or roads while the appliance is running.
• Never touch the cutting line while the appliance is running.
• Do not put the appliance down until the cutting line has come
to a complete standstill.
• Use only the appropriate type of cutting line. Never use metal
cutting line or fishing line.
• Be careful not to touch the line trimming blade.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting line at all times,
especially when switching on the motor.
• Before using the appliance and after any impact, check for signs
of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
• Never operate the appliance with damaged guards or without
guards in place.
• Take care against injury from any device fitted for trimming the
filament line length. After extending new cutter line always return
the machine to its normal operating position before switching on.
• Always ensure that the ventilation slots are kept clear of debris.
Labels on Appliance
The following pictograms are shown on the tool along with the
date code:
Read the manual prior to operation.
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating
this appliance.
Wear suitable ear protectors when operating
this appliance.
Always remove the battery from the appliance
before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Beware of flying objects. Keep bystanders away
from the cutting area.
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Do not expose the appliance to rain or
high humidity.
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound power.
Features (Fig. A)
This appliance includes some or all of the following features.
Trigger
1
Lock‑off button
2
Handle
3
Auxiliary handle
4
Height adjust collar
5
Trimmer head
6
Edge guide
7
Guard
8
Spool housing
9
Battery
10
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack from the
Appliance (Fig. B, C)
WARNING! Make certain the lock‑off button is not engaged
to prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.
To Install Battery Pack
Insert battery
into appliance until an audible click is heard
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(Fig. B). Ensure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched
into position.
To Remove Battery Pack
Depress the battery release button
pull battery pack out of appliance.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery has been removed.
Assembly tools required (not supplied):
Phillips screwdriver.
Fitting the Guard (Fig. D, E)
WARNING: Remove the battery from the appliance before
attempting to attach the guard, edge guide or handle. Never
operate appliance without guard firmly in place. The guard must
always be on the appliance to protect the user.
• Remove the screw from the guard.
• Turn the trimmer upside down so that you are looking down
at the spool cap
.
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• Turn the guard
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upside down and slide it fully onto the
motor housing
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. Make sure the tabs
into the holes
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of the motor housing as shown in Fig. D.
• Continue to slide the guard on until you hear it "snap"
into place.
• Using a Phillips screwdriver, insert the guard screw
and tighten securely as shown in Fig. E to complete the
guard assembly.
• Once the guard is installed, remove the covering from the line
cut‑off blade, located on the edge of the guard.
WARNING: Never use the tool unless the guard is
properly fitted.
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as shown in Fig. C and
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on the guard slip