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6. Mow long grass in several passes.
7. Release the trigger.
The device stops.
Extending the string length during operation
The string on the device wears during mowing and be-
comes shorter due to fraying and being torn off. A string
that is too short will result in unsatisfactory mowing re-
sults.
Note
The string length can be extended during operation.
1. With the appliance switched on, briefly tap the cut-
ting head on the ground.
The string extends automatically and is automatical-
ly trimmed to the correct length by the cutting blade.
Note
You must replace the string reel or cutting string if the
string no longer extends automatically (see Chapter
Replacing the cutting tool).
Removing the battery pack
Note
During longer work breaks, remove the battery pack
from the device and secure it against unauthorised use.
1. Pull the battery pack unlocking button in the direc-
tion of the battery pack.
Illustration K
2. Press the battery pack unlocking button to unlock
the battery pack.
3. Remove the battery pack from the device.
Ending operation
1. Remove the battery pack from the device (see
Chapter Removing the battery pack).
2. Clean the device (see Chapter Cleaning the de-
vice).
Transport
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
1. Remove the battery pack (see Chapter Removing
the battery pack).
2. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over
when transporting in vehicles.
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Clean the device before storing (see Chapter Cleaning
the device).
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
1. Store the device in a dry, well ventilated location.
Keep away from corrosive substances such as gar-
den chemicals and defrosting salt. Do not store the
device outdoors.
Care and service
CAUTION
Uncontrolled startup
Incision injuries
Remove the battery from the device before all work on
the device.
Cleaning the device
1. Remove any remaining cutting residue from the
string guard and the cutting head.
2. Clean the device components with a damp cloth if
required.
3. Clean the battery mount and electric contacts of dirt
and foreign bodies regularly.
Replacing the cutting tool
Replacing the cutting string
1. Position the rotary knob of the string reel so that the
marks on the rotary knob and string reel cover
match.
Illustration L
2. Remove remnants of string if necessary.
3. Pull the new cutting string through the eyelets until
the cutting string on both sides of the string reel is
the same length.
4. Press the rotary knob of the string reel and turn it
clockwise.
Illustration M
The cutting string is wound on the reel.
Replacing the string reel
1. Press the two unlocking buttons on the string reel.
Illustration N
2. Remove the reel cover.
3. Pull the string reel off the support and dispose of it
properly.
4. Possibly. wind a cutting string on the new string reel.
5. Fit the string reel in the support.
6. Fit the string reel cover in the support. Take care to
ensure that the string reel cover audibly latches into
place.
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