• Switch on the device before ap-
proaching the grass to be cut.
• Avoid over-stressing the device
while working.
• Avoid any contact with fixed
obstacles (rocks, walls, picket
fences, etc.). The nylon line on the
spool would wear out quickly.
• Avoid using the device in bad
weather, especially if there is a
danger of lightning!
• Do not try to lock the on/off switch
in place. It must switch off the mo-
tor after releasing the switch.
Cutting grass
1. Cut grass by swivelling the device
to the right and left.
2. Cut slowly and keep the device
tilted forward by approx. 30° when
cutting.
3. Cut long grass in layers from top
to bottom.
Inserting and removing the
battery
WARNING! Risk of injury due to
unintentional start-up. Only insert
the battery into the device once the
device is fully prepared for use.
NOTICE! Risk of damage! An incor-
rect battery can damage the device
and battery.
Inserting the battery
1. Push the battery (17) along the
guide into the battery holder (4).
You will hear the battery click into
place.
Removing the battery
1. Press and hold the battery release
(18) on the battery (17).
2. Pull the battery out of the battery
holder (4).
Switching on and off
WARNING! Risk of injury due to
unintentional continuous operation of
the tool. Before inserting the batteries
into the device, check that the on/off
switch (2) works properly and returns
to the off position when released.
CAUTION! Ensure your stance is
stable and hold the device tightly with
both hands and away from your body.
Before switching the device on, make
sure that it is not touching any ob-
jects.
WARNING! Risk of injury due to
re-rotation of the cutting unit. Allow
the cutting unit to come to a com-
plete stop. Keep hands and feet
away!
Switching on
1. Insert the rechargeable battery (17)
into the tool.
2. Press the switch lock (3).
3. Press and hold the On/off switch
(2).
4. Release the switch lock (3).
Switching off
1. To turn it off, release the on/off
switch (2).
2. Remove the rechargeable bat-
tery (17) from the device if you are
leaving the device unattended or if
you have finished working.
Transport
Information on transporting the tool:
• Switch off the device and remove
the battery. Make sure that all
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