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1. Hold the device in operation over a
grassy area and lightly tap the cutting
head a few times on the ground. This
causes the thread to lengthen.
2. The protective cover (
into the protective cover extension
(
16) cuts the thread to the desired
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length.
If the thread ends can not be
lengthened:
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Turn off the device.
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Press the core insert as far as it will go
and pull fi rmly on the end of the string.
If no line ends are visible:
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Replace the spool (see chapter on 'Re-
placing the spool').
Attention! Thread remnants
can be projected and lead to
injuries.
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Switching on and off
The charge levels of the inserted
batteries do not need to be iden-
tical. However, the device will not
start if one of the two batteries is
exhausted.
Ensure your stance is stable and
hold the appliance tightly with both
hands and away from your body.
Before switching the apparatus on,
make sure that it is not touching
any objects.
1. To start, press and hold the safety
switch (29) while pressing the on/off
switch (30). You can release the safety
switch (29) again.
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15) inserted
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The hedge trimmer and pruner at-
tachment is automatically speed-con-
trolled according to the load condi-
tion. When idling without load, the
motor speed is lower.
2. To turn off, release the on/off switch
(30).
Checking the charge status
of the batteries
The battery charge level indicator (27)
shows the state of charge of the battery
(25).
Press the button for the charge level indica-
tor (28) on the device. The charge level of
the battery is indicated by illumination of
the corresponding LED lights (3 LEDs per
charge level indicator).
3 LEDs illuminated (red, orange and green):
Battery charged
2 LEDs illuminated (red and orange):
Battery partially charged
1 LED illuminated (red):
Battery needs to be charged
Charge the battery (25) when only
the red LED on the level indicator (27)
is illuminated.
Working with the hedge
trimmer
While cutting, make sure that you
do not touch any objects, such as
wire fences or plant supports. This
can cause damage to the cutter bar.
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To avoid eye injuries, always wear
safety goggles while working with the
hedge trimmer.