Ego Power+ ST1610E-T Manuel D'utilisation page 10

Fully charge before first use.
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To Attach
Align the battery ribs with the mounting slots and press the
battery pack down until you hear a "click" (Fig. G1).
To Detach
Depress the battery-release button and pull the battery
pack out (Fig. G2).
HOLDING THE LINE TRIMMER (Fig. H)
For safe and better operation, put on the shoulder strap
across the shoulder. Adjust the shoulder strap length and
placement to a comfortable operating position – hold the
trimmer with both hands: one hand on the rear handle
and the other hand on the front handle.
NOTICE: The trimmer head is parallel to the ground at
a proper cutting distance without the operator bending
over.
WARNING: When an emergency occurs, take the
shoulder strap off from your shoulder immediately, no
matter what way the strap is on.
STARTING/STOPPING THE LINE TRIMMER (Fig. I)
To Start
Move the locking tongue forward and then press the
variable speed trigger.
The trigger is stepless speed adjusting. The more you pull
up the trigger, the higher speed it is.
I-1 Locking tongue I-2
To Stop
Release the variable speed trigger.
SPEED ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION (Fig. J)
The line trimmer has two speed setting. Press the
2-speed switch to change cutting speed between the low
and high.
The speed indicator will display the active speed status:
one light for low speed and two lights for high speed. The
low speed range provides better control of the trimmer
and longer operating time per charge.
J-1 Speed indicator J-2
USING THE LINE TRIMMER
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or lien
that can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting
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attachment. Clear the area of children, bystanders,
and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders
and pets at least 15 m away; there still may be risk to
bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be
encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached,
stop the motor and cutting attachment immediately.
Before each use check for damaged/worn parts
Check the trimmer head, guard, shoulder strap, shoulder
strap loop, and front handle. Replace any parts that are
cracked, warped, bent, or damaged in any way.
The line-cutting blade on the edge of the guard can dull
over time. It is recommended that you periodically sharp-
en it with a file or replace it with a new blade.
or replacing the guard or when sharpening or
replacing the line-cutting blade. Note the location of
the blade on the guard and protect your hands from
injury.
Check for blockage of the trimmer head
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After each use, clean the trimmer.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING LINE LENGTH
Variable speed trigger
The Line-IQ feeding trimmer head is equipped with
advanced technology.
If either end of the cutting line wears less than 18 cm
during trimming, the trimmer head will release cutting line
automatically, and the extra part of the cutting line will be
cut off by the line-cutting blade (Fig. K).
NOTICE: No need to tap the trimmer head to release
the cutting line. If you feel a slight tremor of the
trimmer head when trimming the grass, it is the
cutting line being automatically released.
cutting blade assembly. Excessive line length will
cause the motor to overheat and may result in
2-Speed switch
serious personal injury.
LINE REPLACEMENT
NOTICE: Always use the recommended nylon
cutting line with a diameter of 2.4 mm.
WARNING: Always wear gloves when mounting
To prevent blockage, keep the trimmer head clean.
Remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt and any other
accumulated debris before and after each use.
When blockage happens, stop the line trimmer and
remove the battery, then remove any grass that may
have wrapped itself around the motor shaft or trimmer
head.
WARNING: Do not remove or alter the line-