other parts of the trimmer head and clean if it is
necessary.
To trim the grass
1. Hold the trimmer head immediately above the
ground at an angle. Do not push the trimmer line into
the grass. (Fig. 38)
2. Decrease the length of the trimmer line by 10-12
cm / 4-4.75 in.
3. Decrease the engine speed to decrease the risk of
damage to plants.
4. Use 80 % throttle when you cut grass near objects.
(Fig. 39)
To cut the grass
1. Make sure that the grass trimmer line is parallel to
the ground when you cut the grass. (Fig. 40)
2. Do not push the trimmer head to the ground. This
can cause damage to the product
3. Move the product from side to side when you cut
grass. Use full throttle. (Fig. 41)
To clear grass with a grass blade
1. Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on
woody stems.
2. A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse
grass.
3. The grass is cut down with a sideways, swinging
movement, where the movement from right-to-left is
the clearing stoke and the movement from left-to-
right is the return stoke. Let the left-hand side of the
blade (between 8 and 12 o'clock) do the cutting.
4. if the blade is angled to the left when clearing grass,
the grass will collect in a line, which makes it easier
to collect, e.g. by raking.
5. Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet
apart. Move forward after the return stoke and stand
firmly again.
6. Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It
is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground.
7. Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the
blade by always work at full throttle and avoid the
previously cut material during the return stoke.
8. Stop the engine, unclip the harness and place the
machine on the ground before you start to collect the
cut material.
Grass trimmer head
• Make sure that you wind the grass trimmer line
tightly and equally around the drum to decrease the
vibration.
• Use only the approved grass trimmer heads and
grass trimmer lines. See
Accessories on page 21.
• Use a correct length of the grass trimmer line. A long
grass trimmer line uses more engine power than a
short grass trimmer line.
• Make sure that the cutter on the cutting attachment
guard is not damaged.
• Soak the grass trimmer line in water for 2 days
before you attach the grass trimmer line to the
product. This increases the life of the grass trimmer
line.
To replace the trimmer line
(Fig. 42)
(Fig. 43)
(Fig. 44)
(Fig. 45)
(Fig. 46)
(Fig. 47)
(Fig. 48)
(Fig. 49)
Maintenance
Introduction
WARNING: Before you do maintenance,
you must read and understand the safety
chapter.
For all servicing and repair work on the product, special
training is necessary. We guarantee the availability of
professional repairs and servicing. If your dealer is not a
service agent, speak to them for information about the
nearest service agent.
Maintenance schedule
Weekly maintenance
• Clean the external surfaces.
• Make sure that the cutting attachment does not
move when on idle speed. Refer to
To adjust the idle
speed on page 18.
• Examine the level of grease in the bevel gear. Refer
to
To add grease to the bevel gear on page 18.
• Examine the locknut. Refer to
To examine the
locknut on page 18.
Monthly maintenance
• Make sure that the starter rope handle and the
starter rope is not damaged.
Yearly maintenance
• Examine the spark plug. Refer to
To examine the
spark plug on page 18.
• Clean the external surfaces of the carburetor and its
adjacent areas.
• Clean the cooling system.
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