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• Only cut during broad daylight or with adequate artificial light. • Check that all grass cuttings and dirt have been removed from the ventilation vents. • Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the machine still running. • When the machine is not in use, store it in a dry place and out of reach of children. • After use, disconnect the machine from the power supply and check for damage. If you have the slightest doubts, contact an authorised service centre. • Only use the machine according to the instructions given in this manual. • Check regularly that the screws are tight. • Do not try to repair the machine or access internal parts. Contact authorised service centres only. • Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what you are doing. Use common sense. Never operate the machine when you are tired, sick or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Wear goggles Wear ear defenders Wear a breathing mask Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your power tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. Contents of carton • Blade guard • Edging wheel • Secondary handle • 4 Screws and washers 6 66 Know your product Before using the line trimmer, familiarise yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements. This line trimmer is to be used for trimming soft, new growth only. Use the tool and accessories only for the applications intended. All other applications are expressly ruled out. 1. Extension cord securing hook 2. Handle 3. Trigger switch 4. Lock-off button 5. Secondary handle 6. Telescopic shaft 7. Trimming head 8. Guard 9. Line cutting blade 10. Automatic feed spool 11. Spool button 12. Edging wheel 13. Telescopic shaft adjustment knob 14. Handle rotating button 15. Handle adjustment pedal 77136512214431871015911 Assembly Fitting the guard and guide wheel 1. Align the 4 screw holes in the guard (8) with the screw holes in the base of the unit. 121 2. Place the edging wheel over the 2 screw holes at the front section of the guard. 3. Locate the 4 screws and washers and tighten them with a screwdriver. Note. Always ensure the cutting line blade guard (9) is fitted to the cutter blade whenever carrying out maintenance on the line trimmer. Adjusting the telescopic handle 1. Push the telescopic shaft adjustment knob (13) and hold, adjust the shaft to a comfortable height. Make sure the button clicks into position once the desired height Fitting the secondary handle 1 1. Hold in the secondary handle buttons and push the handle over them. 2. To adjust the secondary handle press in the secondary handle buttons and rotate the handle to the desired position then release the buttons to lock it into place. Extension cord support There is a hole in the back of the handle of the line trimmer which is used as an extension cord retention device. To avoid detaching the extension cord always check that it is attached firmly during use. 1. Make a loop in the extension cord and push it through the square hole in the back of the handle. 12 2.Placetheendofthelooparoundthesecuringhook(1) andpullbackonthecordsoitisfirmlyheldinplace. Verticalhandleadjustment 1 The handle can be adjusted so that it at horizontal with the ground, this feature helps you get access to areas such as under bushes and garden furniture. The handle can be lowered by pressing down on the handle has been selected. 8 88 adjustment pedal (15) on the base of the line trimmer with your foot. Then move the handle downwards to the desired angle. Before starting Before use, check that the tool is in good working order and that the length of the trimmer line is correct, as follows: 1. Ensure the switch is in the off position and disconnect the cable plug from the mains supply. 2. Examine the general condition of the tool. Inspect the guard, switch, cordset and extension cord. Check for loose screws, misalignment, binding of moving parts, improper mounting, broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs during operation, turn the line trimmer off immediately and have the problem corrected. 3. Ensure that you are on a flat surface and have secure footing. 4. Check that the line touches or goes beyond the edge of the guard. Increasing the cutting line 1. Before starting ensure the cutting line is the correct length. Pull the cutting line to the edge of the guard (8). 2. If the line is to short push down on the automatic feed spool (10) and at the same time pull the line out so that it extends a few centimeters past the edge of the guard. 1 3. Remove the cover from the line cutting blade (9). 4. During operation to increase the cutting line simply switch the line trimmer off and then on again, this with restore the line to the correct length. Note. Only remove the cover from the...