Husqvarna 531RS Manuel D'utilisation page 17

General work instructions
WARNING:
tree that is in tension. It can spring back to
its normal position before or after the cut
and hit you or the product, and cause injury.
• Clear an open space at one end of the work area,
and start the work from there.
• Move in a regular pattern across the work area.
• Move the product fully to the left and right, to clear a
width of 4–5 m (13-16 ft) on each turn.
• Clear a length of 75 m (250 ft) before you turn and
go back. Move the fuel can along with you as you
continue.
• Move in a direction where you do not go across
ditches and obstacles more than necessary.
• Move in a direction where the wind makes the cut
vegetation fall in the cleared area.
• Move along slopes, not up and down.
To clear grass with a grass blade
1. Keep your feet apart during operation of the product.
Make sure feet are tightly against the ground.
2. Put the support cup lightly on the ground. This
prevents the blade from touching the ground.
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Be careful when you cut a
3. Use a sideway movement from right to left for a clear
stroke. Use the left side of the blade (between 8 and
12 o'clock) to cut.
4. Angle the blade to the left when you clear grass.
Note:
The grass collects easily in a line.
5. Use a sideway movement from left to right for the
return stroke.
6. Do the work rhythmically.
7. Move forward and keep feet tightly against the
ground.
8. Stop the engine.
9. Remove the product from the clip on the harness.
10. Put the product on the ground.
11. Collect the cut material.
To clear
To achieve the best results:
• Hold the trimmer so that the trimmer head is just
above the ground.
• Tilt the trimmer head at a slight angle.
• Let the end of the trimmer line strike the ground
around objects
To trim the grass
1. Hold the trimmer head immediately above the
ground at an angle. Do not push the trimmer line into
the grass.
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