Turning On And Off; Trimmer Settings - Parkside PRT 550 A3 Originalbetriebsanleitung

the appliance is operative. Do
not lock the On/Off button in
place. After releasing the On/
Off button, the motor must
switch off. Stop using the de-
vice if the On/Off button is
damaged.
Please observe local regulations
concerning noise protection.

Turning on and off

For transport safety during delivery,
the cutting line is knotted at the
ends. The dual line auto-feed system
regulates the cutting width during
initial start-up and the knotted ends
are automatically cut off by the line
cutter (21).
Maintain a firm stand and hold the
appliance well with both hands and at
some distance away from your body.
Before turning on the appliance, check
that it will not touch any objects.
1. Form a loop from the end of the
extension cable, pass it through
the opening on the upper handle
(1) and hook it into the strain re-
lief (4).
2. Connect the machine to the mains
voltage supply.
3. Ensure your stance is stable and
hold the appliance tightly with
both hands. Do not allow the
spool cap to hit the floor.
4. To switch the device on, press
the On/Off button (2).
To switch it off, release the
On/Off button (2).
The device cannot be switched to
continuous operation.
After the device has been
switched off, the blade con-
tinues moving for some time.
Allow the spool to come to a
complete stop.
Keep hands and feet at a
safe distance! Risk of injury!
Remove grass cuttings regularly
from the spool to make sure that cut-
ting is not impaired.

Trimmer settings

To adjust the auxiliary handle:
The auxiliary handle can be set to various
positions. Adjust the handle so that the
spool cap is tilted slightly forward as you
work
Loosen the nut (14) and adjust the
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auxiliary handle (15) to the desired
position. Re-tighten the nut.
To adjust the height:
The telescopic shaft allows you to adjust
the appliance to your personal size.
Loosen the threaded bush
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Adjust the telescopic shaft (7) to the
correct length and tighten the threaded
bush.
To adjust the cutting angle:
Changing the cutting angle lets you trim
grass at places that a difficult to reach,
e.g. under benches or wall offsets.
GB IE
(6).
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