MTD L17 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 10

Connecting to the mains (230 Volts,
A.C., 50 Hz)
 The mower operates from any normal
household mains supply, provided with a
16 Amps. fuse.
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Note: Residual current protection
device
These protection devices safeguard
while touching damaged wires, from
insulation flaws and in certain cases, also
while damaging live wires.
 We recommend that the equipment
only be plugged into a power socket,
which is protected by a residual
current protection device (RCD) with a
residual current of not more than
30 mA.
 Retrofit kits are available for old instal-
lations. Consult an electrician.
Working Position
Free cutting
1. Hold the trimmer at the upper and middle grip
L
.
2. Swing the trimmer in a half circle in front of the
body (without touching the ground).
Maintenance
General instructions
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Be careful! Rotating cord
The trimmer is continuing to run!
 Before any work on the trimmer, discon-
nect the trimmer from the mains!
Cleaning
 Clean the ventilation slits before or after every
trimming, and remove any grass remnants
from the underside of the trimmer.
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Never clean the tool with a water jet.
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Note
The optimum working angle for free cutting
is about 30 degrees
Edge cutting
The edge cutting function allows for precise trim-
ming along the lawn's edge.
1. Hold the trimmer at the upper and middle grip
N
.
2. Move the trimmer along the lawn's edge (with-
out touching the ground).
Starting
Switching on
1. Press and hold the unlocking button
for the Typ B.
2. Press the on/off switch
3. Release the unlocking button
Typ B.
Switching off
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Be careful! Rotating cord
The trimmer is continuing to run!
 Release the on/off switch
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Trimming tips
Cut longer grass slowly, and in steps.
Line readjustment
 Tip trimmer while running motor on solid
ground, e.g. a sidewalk (pressure of about 3 kg
or 6 pounds). About 1.5 cm of cutting cord will
emerge.
Storage
 Store the secateurs in a dry location and out-
side the reach of children.
M
.
P
– only
O P
or .
P
– only for the
O P
or .
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