AL-KO GTE 450 COMFORT Manual De Instrucciones página 18

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Angling the cutter head
By changing the pivot angle, it is also possible to
trim areas that are difficult to access, e.g. under
benches, overhangs, etc.
1. Press the locking button (7-1).
2. Engage the cutter head in the required angle
(7-2).
3. Release the locking button.
Remove the guard on the line cutter be-
fore taking into operation for the first
time.
Starting the lawn trimmer
1. Guide the extension cable through the strain
relief.
2. Connect the extension cable to the mains
supply.
3. Stand securely.
4. Hold the appliance with both hands. Do not
place the cutter head on the ground when do-
ing this.
5. Hold the auxiliary handle in one hand and the
upper grip with your other hand.
6. Press the switch in the upper grip and hold it
pressed. The appliance runs.
7. Let the lawn trimmer run at idling speed for a
few moments. This causes the cutting line to
be cut off to the correct length.
8. The appliance switches off when the switch is
released.
After the appliance has been switched
off, the spool head continues to rotate for
a few seconds.
OPERATION
Switch on the appliance before approaching
the grass to be cut.
Angle the appliance forwards slightly, and
walk forwards slowly (9).
Sweep the appliance to the right and left in
order to cut the grass (9).
Long grass must be cut in several passes. Always
proceed from top (10-1, 10-2) to bottom.
Tap the spool head on the ground from
time to time when working. The automa-
tic tip function always keeps the line at
optimum length.
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Use the plant protection car in order to hold
the appliance at the correct distance from
obstacles (11-1).
Make sure the motor is stopped before you
remove any cuttings.
CAUTION!
The vibration value during use of the
electrical implement may differ from the
indicated value, depending on what the
appliance is used for.
Do not overload the appliance during work.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
CAUTION!
Danger from electrical current!
Before all maintenance and care jobs,
disconnect the appliance from the mains
and secure it to prevent it from being
switched back on.
After use, disconnect the mains plug and
check the machine for damage.
Keep the appliance out of reach of children
and unauthorised persons.
Electrical malfunctions are only allowed to be
rectified by authorised specialist workshops.
Never use the appliance if the blade of the
line cutter is missing or damaged.
Always keep the guard, string head and en-
gine free of mowing debris.
Do not spray the machine with water! Pene-
trating water (ignition system, carburettor...)
can lead to malfunctions.
Do not get the appliance wet or expose it to
moisture.
Regularly check the appliance is in good
working order.
Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.
They can cause irreparable damage to the
appliance.
Changing the spool
(Replacement spool GTE art. no. 112966)
1. Press the two locking catches to open the co-
ver (8-1).
2. Remove the empty spool (8-2).
3. Insert the new spool.
4. Make sure that the spring is re-inserted (8-3).
Startup
GTE 350 / 450 / 550