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8.3 Adjusting the trimmer line
Feed out the trimmer line like this:
1. Run the engine at full speed whilst carrying out points 2–4.
2. Tap the trimmer head on the ground and lift it up again.
3. The line will be fed out automatically.
4. The line will be cut to the correct length by the cutter under the trimmer guard.
5. Switch off the engine and using something like a screwdriver, clean off any grass and debris from around
the guard and trimmer head, otherwise it could impair the cooling of the drive shaft.
8.4 Using the 4-tooth brush cutter blade
Use only the supplied 4-tooth brush cutter blade or an identical replacement. A saw-toothed clearing
saw blade must not be used.
The 4-tooth blade can be tilted to various angles for cutting brush from around tree trunks.
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• Normal use: Use the arc of the blade cutting
circle labelled “A” for normal brush cutting.
• The arc labelled “B” can also be used if
the handles are held firmly.
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Caution!
Never use the blade within arc “C”,
as uncontrolled kickback could occur which
could injure any bystanders or animals within
the danger zone.
9. Maintenance
Warning:
Disconnect the sparkplug lead before carrying out any maintenance.
• Lubricate the pivot after every 25 hours of use:
1. Loosen the head of the bolt on the side of the gearbox and smear the pivot with some high
temperature grease.
2. Wipe off any excess grease.
3. Tighten the bolt.
• Clean the cooling fins regularly, so the engine is properly cooled.