Trimming under bushes / on slopes -
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Working angle 3
1. Set working angle
2. Remove wheels
Edge function (horizontal cut) - Working
angle 4
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The edge function enables precise and convenient
trimming along the edge of the lawn.
1. Turn cutting head 90°
2. Set working angle
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3. Fit wheels
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4. Position wheels
Plant hoop guard (GT 850)
The plant hoop guard protects bushes, trees and
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plants
(1). When edging, the plant hoop guard
must remain in the position illustrated in
Telescoping handle and grip
The trimmer is adjusted to your body height by
means of the telescoping handle and the middle
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grip
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Insert power cable into cable holder
The power cable holder in the guide grip prevents
accidental disconnection of the extension cable
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(1).
Connect to the socket (230 Volt, 50 Hz)
z Connect the device only to sockets that are
protected with a 10-16 Amp. fuse (or LS switch
type B)
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Note: Residual current protection device
These safeguards provide protection against
severe injuries resulting from touching dam-
aged cables, insulation defects and in some
cases cables that conduct electricity.
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z We recommend that the equipment only be
plugged into a power socket, which is protect-
ed by a residual current protection device
(RCD) with a residual current of no more than
30 mA.
z Retrofit kits are available for old installations.
Consult an electrician
On / off switch
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Tips on trimming
z Cut high grass slowly, step by step.
z If the cutting cord becomes too short due
to normal wear, simply switch off the
trimmer. The cord will then automati-cal-
ly adjust to the correct length.
z Whenever the trimmer is switched off
and then on again, the cord automatical-
(2).
ly lengthens 6-8 mm. If the trimmer is fre-
quently switched on and off for no rea-
son, this will increase wear of the cord.
z You can prolong the life of your trimmer
by removing grass from the ventilation
slots and the bottom of the trimmer be-
fore or after each use.
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