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OPERATION
Safety Guard
The line cutting blade on the safety guard is delivered with a protective covering. Ensure this is
removed before rst use. Beware of sharp edges.
WARNING
The device is tted with a safety guard to protect the operator against thrown objects during
operation. Ensure this is always tted.
Auxiliary Handle (See Fig. 10)
The auxiliary handle can be set to various positions. Set the handle in such a manner that the
trimmer head is slightly tilting forwards when in the working position.
■ Loosen the quick release knob.
■ Move the auxiliary handle to desired position (Fig. 10).
■ Tighten the quick release knob clockwise and fold it to secure.
Telescopic Shaft (See Fig. 11)
The telescopic shaft allows you to adjust the trimmer to suit your height.
■ Loosen the locking collar.
■ Adjust the telescopic shaft to the correct length and tighten the locking collar (Fig. 11).
shortened to the right length by the line cutting blade.
NOTE: Regularly check the trimming line for damage and whether the line still has the correct
length dened by the line cutting blade.
When no line end is visible:
Replace the line spool (see Spool Replacement instructions in the Maintenance section).
Adjusting the line length manually:
Switch off the trimmer and remove the battery. Press the line release button (
①
), pull the end of
the trimming line out and release line release button (Fig. 9). Avoid releasing very long length of
the trimming line.
The excess line that is cut off has a chance of hitting the user or other objects. Keep hands and
feet well away.
WARNING