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Tilting the trimmer head (Fig. H)
Please keep power switched off and
disconnect the battery.
• Press the knob (20) of the trimmer head to tilt
the head in the desired position.
• When knob is released, the head will click and
lock in the chosen position.
Turning the trimmer head (Fig. I)
• Press the ring (21) down towards the trimmer
head to turn the head in the desired position.
• When the ring is released, the head will click
and lock in the chosen position.
Adjusting the pole height (Fig. J)
• To adjust the height of the machine, loosen the
lower adjustment ring (22).
• Carefully push the lower shaft (24) from the
upper shaft (23) down or upwards.
• Fasten the lower adjustment ring (22) to secure
the height of the machine.
Using your grass trimmer
Before use, always visually inspect the
machine and its parts are correctly
mounted, not worn out or damaged.
• For your own safety and for best results read
the following user advice and do not use this
product for anything other than its intended
purpose.
• This grass trimmer is made for cutting grass.
All other use that is not specifically allowed in
this manual may lead to damage to the grass
trimmer or injury to the user.
Safety features
• The protection guard has a knife for cutting
the wire to the correct length. Do not touch the
knife to reduce the chance of injury to the user.
• The on/off switch (6) and safety switch (7)
must be operated together to start the motor.
If pressure on one of two switches is released,
the tool is designed to stop rapidly.
Switching On and Off
• To switch the trimmer on, press the safety
switch (7) and the start on/off switch (6) at the
same time.
• To switch off, release one or both switches.
5. MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning and maintenance, always
switch off the machine and remove the
battery pack from the machine.
Clean the machine casings regularly with a soft
cloth, preferably after each use. Make sure that
the ventilation openings are free of dust and
dirt. Remove very persistent dirt using a soft
cloth moistened with soapsuds. Do not use any
solvents such as gasoline, alcohol, ammonia,
etc. Chemicals such as these will damage the
synthetic components.
ENVIRONMENT
Faulty and/or discarded electrical or
electronic apparatus have to be collected
at the appropriate recycling locations.
Only for EC countries
Do not dispose of power tools into domestic waste.
According to the European Guideline 2012/19/EC for
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its
implementation into national right, power tools that
are no longer usable must be collected separately and
disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
WARRANTY
FERM products are developed to the highest
quality standards and are guaranteed free of
defects in both materials and workmanship for the
period lawfully stipulated starting from the date
of original purchase. Should the product develop
any failure during this period due to defective
material and/or workmanship then contact your
FERM dealer directly.
The following circumstances are excluded from
this guarantee:
• Repairs and or alterations have been made
or attempted to the machine by unauthorized
service centers.
• Normal wear and tear.
• The tool has been abused, misused or
improperly maintained.
• Non-original spare parts have been used.
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