AL-KO TE 450 Mode D'emploi page 12

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To turn the handle, unscrew the fastening
sleeve (Fig. I2/c), turn the tube by 180° (Fig.
I2/e) and tighten the fastening sleeve. In this
position, you can now trim perpendicularly,
e.g. lawn edges.
Protective motor switch
The trimmer is equipped with a protective motor
switch that switches the trimmer off in case of
overload.
After a cooling phase of approx. 15 minutes, the
trimmer can be switched on again.
Assembly, starting operation (Fig. C
to H)
Prior to working on the trimmer, pull out
the plug and secure it against restart.
The trimmer is delivered with several
demounted components. Mount these
parts according to the Fig. C to H.
Starting the trimmer
To start the trimmer, take a safe standing
posture and hold the trimmer with both hands. In
so doing, do not put the cutting head on the
ground.
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Press the starter, the trimmer is running,
allow the trimmer to run in idling state for a
while. The cutting line is cut off to the correct
length, in the process.
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To switch off, release the starter again.
After switching the trimmer off, the cutting
head still runs for several seconds.
Operation
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Switch on the trimmer before you approach
the grass to be cut.
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Cut grass by swinging the trimmer from right
to left and vise versa. Move on slowly,
whereby you hold the trimmer tilted forward
by approx. 30° (Fig. K).
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Long grass must be trimmed "layer-for-
layer," whereby one always begins at the top
(Fig. L).
Whilst trimming, tap the line head on the
ground intermittently in order to obtain an
optimum line length and thus an optimum
cutting pattern.
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Avoid overstraining the trimmer during the
working process.
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Avoid contact with solid hindrances; use the
edge of the protective device to keep the
trimmer at correct distance (Fig. M).
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After use, pull the plug from the mains and
check the trimmer for damage. Contact your
dealer or an authorized service dealer.
Setting the line length
Line cutting head with tap-automatic line
spool (Fig. N and O)
Check whether the length of the cutting line
reaches up to the edge of the protective device
or approx. 1 cm beyond the line cut-off blade.
When rest line length > 2.5 cm:
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Switch on the trimmer and hold it above a
lawn surface.
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Briefly, tap the cutting head on the ground,
the cutting line
automatically.
When rest line length < 2.5 cm:
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Pull out the mains plug.
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Press the button on the spool unit up to the
limit stop (Fig. N) and firmly pull at the line
end until the cutting line is approx. 1 cm
beyond the line cut-off blade.
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When starting the trimmer, the line will be
shortened automatically to the correct line
length.
Maintenance and care
Prior to working on the trimmer, pull out
the plug and secure it against restart.
After every working process, clean the line head
and protective device from grass and soil and
check it for possible damage.
The trimmer may neither be sprayed with nor be
put in water.
Do not use any cleaning nor solvent agents. You
could otherwise damage the trimmer beyond
repair.
Never use the trimmer without nor with a
damaged line cut-off blade (Fig. A/13).
Check the state of the trimmer at regular
intervals to ascertain its proper working state.
Translation of original user instructions
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