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give a strong pull on the thread end.
If no thread ends are visible:
•
Replace the thread reel (see chapter on
"Changing the Reel").
Caution! Thread remnants
may be thrown out and cause
injuries.
Working using the 3- or
4-toothed blade
Always wear the harness
and suitable protection cloth-
ing when working with the
device. Wear eye, hearing
and head protection.
Ensure that the blade is in-
stalled correctly. Replace
damaged or blunt tool parts.
There is a risk of injury.
Only use the cutting blade to work
on open, even areas. Carefully in-
spect the area to be cut and remove
all foreign bodies. Avoid hitting
stones, metal or other obstacles.
The blade can be damaged and
there is a risk of kickback by the
machine.
• When working, hold the cutter above
the ground and slowly swivel the device
back and forth like a scythe in an equal
arch.
• Do not hold the cutting head at an an-
gle.
• Do not use the device to cut wild growth
or brushwood.
• Regularly check the blades for damage
and replace as needed.
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If the Equipment Vibrates
Clean the equipment, remove any grass
remnants present on the cutting head and
in the protective cover.
Care and Maintenance
The maintenance and clean-
ing work must always be
carried out with the engine
switched off and the spark
plug connector removed (
Have any work not described
in these instructions carried
out by our service centre.
Never use metallic threads or
saw blades. The use of such
non-original parts can cause
personal injury and irrepara-
ble damage to the equipment
and will result in immediate
invalidation of the guarantee.
Cleaning the Equipment
•
Clean the cutting device and protective
cover of grass and earth after each cut-
ting procedure.
•
Always keep the handles clean and
free of grass.
•
Clean the equipment with a soft brush
or a damp cloth.
Protect the equipment from
damage! The equipment is to be
neither sprayed with water nor placed
in water. Do not use detergents or sol-
vents. These could cause irreparable
damage to the equipment.
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