should operate the socket spanner when loosening or
tightening the nut.
The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn
that you can turn it by hand. The lining should offer a
resistance of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be replaced
after it has been put on approx. 10 times.
Locking screw
The lock screw must be tightened securely for ball-
bearing-mounted support cups.
Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and maintain your
cutting equipment in order to:
•
Reduce the risk of blade thrust.
•
Obtain maximum cutting performance.
•
Extend the life of cutting equipment.
IMPORTANT!
Only use cutting attachments with the guards we
recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.
Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to
check the correct way to load the cord and the correct
cord diameter.
Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow
our recommendations. Also refer to the instructions on
the blade packaging.
Maintain the correct blade setting! Follow our
instructions and use the recommended file gauge.
12 – English
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! Always stop the engine
!
before doing any work on the cutting
attachment. This continues to rotate even
after the throttle has been released.
Ensure that the cutting attachment has
stopped completely and disconnect the
HT lead from the spark plug before you
start to work on it.
WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting
!
attachment or an incorrectly sharpened
blade increases the risk of blade thrust.
Cutting equipment
Saw blades are intended for cutting fibrous types of wood.
Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting
coarse grass.
Shredder blades are intended for cutting coarse grass
and bushes.
A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass.
General rules
Only use cutting attachments with the guards we
recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.
Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow
our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. An