Prolonging The Cutting Line During Op- Eration (14); Working Behaviour And Working Technique; Trimming; Mowing - AL-KO BC 223 B Mode D'emploi

Working behaviour and working technique

Stopping the engine
1. Release the throttle lever (13/3) so that the
engine runs at idle speed.
2. Move the on/off switch (13/1) to the STOP
position.
3. Wait until the cutting tool has come to a com-
plete standstill.
6.4 Prolonging the cutting line during
operation (14)
The cutting line shortens during operation and
frays out.
1. Allow the engine to run at full speed.
2. Tap (14/a) the spool head (14/1) on the
ground from time to time. This unwinds a
piece of new cutting line from the spool and
cuts off the used end of the cutting line
(14/2).
7 WORKING BEHAVIOUR AND
WORKING TECHNIQUE
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Make sure you are standing securely.
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Never work on a smooth, slippery hill or
slope.
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When working on a slope, always stand be-
low the cutting tool.
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Always allow the engine to run in the upper
speed range during trimming and mowing, as
the brushcutter then cuts best.
If the cutting line jams
High grass or scrub can cause the cutting line to
jam.
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Avoiding blockages: Cut long grass in several
passes. Always proceed from top to bottom.
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In the event of a blockage: Switch off the en-
gine immediately and hold the appliance in
the air so that the engine is not damaged.
7.1

Trimming

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Keep the appliance away from delicate
plants.
Low trimming
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Guide the cutter head with a slight forward
angle so that the cutting line trims just above
the ground.
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Always trim away from your body.
Trimming at fences and foundations
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Guide the appliance slowly and carefully so
that the cutting line does not come into con-
tact with solid obstacles.
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NOTE
Trimming around brick walls, founda-
tions, fences and trees results in in-
creased cutting line wear.
Trimming around tree trunks
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Guide the appliance slowly and carefully
around tree trunks so that the cutting line
does not touch the tree bark.
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Trim from left to right around tree trunks.
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Cut grass and weeds with the tip of the cut-
ting line and hold the cutter head with a slight
forward angle.
7.2

Mowing

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Guide the cutter head in a smooth horizontal,
arc-shaped movement from one side to the
other.
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Hold the cutter head parallel to the ground at
all times.
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Long grass should be mown in several pass-
es. Always proceed from top to bottom.
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The appliance cuts best at very high speed.
Therefore, do not overload the appliance by
cutting long grass.
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Tilt the cutter head at an angle of 30° to the
right to mow with the tip of the cutting line.
Walk forwards slowly.
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Do not move the appliance directly against
hard obstacles (e.g. walls), but mow side-
ways. This protects the cutting line.

8 MAINTENANCE AND CARE

DANGER!
Risk of injury or death due to improp-
er maintenance
Maintenance work carried out by unqual-
ified persons and the use of non-ap-
proved spare parts can result in serious
injuries and even death during operation
of the appliance.
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Do not remove or deactivate any
safety installations.
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Use only approved OEM spare parts.
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Ensure through regular and proper
maintenance that the appliance is in
a clean and functional condition at
all times.
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