1. Move the device slowly and with care, ensuring that
the string does not impact with obstacles.
Trimming around tree trunks
1. Guide the device slowly and carefully around tree
trunks, ensuring that the cutting string does not touch
the tree bark.
2. Mow from left to right around tree trunks.
3. Cut grass and weeds with the tip of the string and
keep the string head tilted slightly forwards.
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!
Remove foreign objects from the working area.
Risk of injury / damage to property from ejected foreign
objects.
Mowing with the cutting blade
When mowing with the cutting blade, the cutting blade
should be guided in a curving horizontal motion from one
side to the other.
Caution!
Before using the cutting blade, observe the following ad-
ditional instructions:
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 brush-
wood and young trees!
Caution!
Only use original cutting knives and accessories!
Non-original parts can cause injuries and device mal-
functions!
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Avoiding recoil
Caution!
Do not use the cutting blade in the vicinity of fixed
obstacles – Danger of recoil / risk of injury!
Jamming
Dense vegetation, young trees or brushwood can jam the
cutting blade and stop it turning.
Avoid jamming by noting the direction in which the veg-
etation leans and then cutting from the opposite side.
If the cutting blade becomes entangled during cutting:
Switch off the engine immediately.
Hold up the device so that the cutting blade does
not jump or break.
Push the caught material away
Maintenance and care
Clean the device after every use with a brush and a dry
cloth. Do not use cleaning agents or water.
Air filter
Caution!
Never operate the device without an air filter. Clean the
air filter regularly. Exchange 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 en-
gine damage may result.
1. Completely remove the fuel cap.
2. Empty the remaining fuel into a suitable container.
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