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Operation
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BC 260B-S
3. Cut grass and weeds with the tip of the string
and keep the string head tilted slightly for-
wards.
ADVICE
Trimming along stone walls, foundations
and tree leads to increased string wear.
Mowing
1. Tilt the string head to the right at an angle of
30 degrees.
2. Move the handgrip to the desired position.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury / damage to property
from ejected foreignobjects!
Remove foreign objects from the working
area.
Mowing with the cutting blade
When mowing with the cutting blade, the cutting
blade should be guided in a curving horizontal mo-
tion from one side to the other.
Before using the cutting blade, observe the follo-
wing additionalinstructions:
Use the shoulder strap.
Check that the cutting blade is correctly fitted.
Wear protective clothing and eye protection.
Do not use weed cutter blades for cutting
brushwood and young trees.
CAUTION!
Only use original cutting knives and ac-
cessories! Non-original parts can cause
injuries and device malfunctions!
Switch off the engine
1. Release the gas lever and let the engine idle.
2. Set the ignition switch to “STOP”.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury!
The engine continues to run after it is
switched off.
Lengthening the cutting string
1. Let the engine run at full throttle and tap the
string head on the ground.
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The string is lengthened automatically.
ADVICE
The cutter on the guard shortens the
string to the permissible length.
Cleaning the guard
1. Switch off the device.
2. Carefully remove mowing debris with a screw-
driver or similar tool
ADVICE
Clean the guard regularly to prevent the
shaft tube from overheating.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Air filter
CAUTION!
Never operate the device without an air
filter. Clean the air filter regularly. Exch-
ange the filter if damaged.
1. Remove the star screw, take off the cover and
take out the air filter.
2. Clean the air filter with soap and water. Do not
use petrol!
3. Allow the air filter to dry..
4. Install the air filter in reverse sequence.
Fuel filter
CAUTION!
Never operate the device without a fuel
filter. Severe engine damage may result.
1. Completely remove the fuel cap.
2. Empty the remaining fuel into a suitable con-
tainer.
3. Pull the filter out of the tank with a wire hook.
4. Remove the filter with a twisting motion.
5. Exchange the filter.
Adjusting the Bowden cables
see Figure 9
The Bowden cables of your strimmer are fac-
tory-adjusted. If the position of the “bike grip”
handle is significantly changed, this can cause the
Bowden cable to stretch, resulting in malfunction-
ing of the throttle.
If the cutting head does not come to a standstill
after the strimmer has been started and the half
throttle lock has been released, the Bowden cable
must be adjusted by means of the adjusting screw
(1)
. Correct functioning of the throttle is then as-
sured once again.
