Haussmann HLG034 Manuel D'utilisation page 28

OPErATINg INSTruCTIONS
To Advance the Cutting Line
String advance is controlled by "Bumping" the
string head on grass while running engine at
full throttle.
1. Run engine at full throttle.
2. "Bump" the spool retainer on ground to
advance string. The string advances
each time the spool retainer is bumped.
Do not hold the spool retainer on the
ground.
NOTE: The line trimming cut-off blade on
the grass guard will cut the line to the correct
length.
NOTE: If the string is worn too short you may
not be able to advance the string by tapping
it on the ground. If so, STOP the engine, and
manually advance the string.
To Advance the Cutting Line Manually
Push the spool retainer down while pulling on
string(s) to manually advance the string.
Cutting Tips (Fig. 8)
■ Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area
being cut; this is the best cutting area.
■ Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do
not force string head into uncut grass.
■ Wire and picket fences cause extra
string wear, even breakage. Stone and
brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear
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string rapidly.
■ Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood
moldings, siding, and fence posts can
easily be damaged by the string.
Direction of rotation
28
Dangerous cutting area
Best cutting
area
Fig. 8
Grass Guard Line Trimming Cut-Off Blade
(Fig. 9)
The trimmer is equipped with a line trimming
cut-off blade on the grass guard. For best
cutting, advance string until it is trimmed to
length by the cut-off blade. Advance the
string whenever you hear the engine run-
ning faster than normal, or when trimming
efficiency diminishes. This will maintain best
performance and keep the string long enough
to advance properly.
Operating the Brush Cutter
Keep a firm grip with both hands while in
operation. Brush cutter should be held at a
comfortable position with the trigger handle
about hip height. Maintain your grip and bal-
ance on both feet. Position yourself so that
you will not be drawn off balance by the kick-
back reaction of the cutting blade. Adjust the
shoulder harness to position the brush cutter
at a comfortable operating position and to
assure that the shoulder harness will reduce
the risk of operator contact with the blade.
Blade Thrust
Exercise extreme caution when using the
blade with this unit. Blade thrust is the reac-
tion that may occur when the spinning blade
contacts anything it cannot cut. This contact
may cause the blade to stop for an instant,
and suddenly "thrust" the unit away from
the object that was hit. This reaction can be
violent enough to cause the operator to
Trimming line
cut-off blade
Fig. 9