Device description
The maximum amount of equipment is described in
these operating instructions. Depending on the model
used, there are differences in the scope of delivery (see
packaging).
For the illustrations, refer to the graphics page
Illustration A
Cutting string
1
Cutting edge
2
String guard
3
Lower shaft
4
Front handle
5
Rear handle
6
Unlocking button
7
Battery pack release
8
Type plate
9
Power switch
10
Shaft release
11
Upper shaft
12
Reel cover release
13
Reel cover
14
Cutting tool
15
a) String reel
b) *Trimmer blade
Button for releasing the string
16
Eye
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*Quick Charger Battery Power 18 V
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*Standard Charger Battery Power 18 V
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*Rechargeable battery pack
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* optional
Rechargeable battery pack
The device can be operated with a Kärcher 18 V
Battery Power battery pack.
Installation
Installing the string guard
WARNING
Blade on the string guard
Incision injuries
Install the string guard before using the device for the
first time.
WARNING
Exposed string
Incision injuries
Never use the device without the string guard.
Illustration B
The string guard must face the operator.
1. Insert the string guard into the bracket.
2. Screw the string guard to the bracket.
Installing shaft
1. Connect the upper and lower shaft segments.
Illustration C
Adjusting the string length
1. Press the button for releasing the string and pull the
string out of the string reel and up to the cutting
edge.
Illustration D
Installing the battery pack
1. Push the battery pack into the mounting in the de-
vice until it audibly latches into place.
Illustration E
Working techniques
CAUTION
Obstacles in the mowing area
Risk of injury and damage
Before starting mowing, check the work area for objects
that may be flung away, e.g. wires, stones, cords or
glass.
1. Press the unlocking button.
Illustration F
2. Press the power switch.
The device starts up.
3. Guide the cutting head parallel to the ground.
4. Guide the device in a semi-circular movement over
the cutting area.
5. Mow long grass in several passes.
Extending the string length during operation
The string on the device wears during mowing and be-
comes shorter due to fraying and being torn off. A string
that is too short will result in unsatisfactory mowing re-
sults.
Note
The string length can be extended during operation.
1. Release the unlocking button and power switch.
Illustration G
2. Press the unlocking button and power switch.
The string extends automatically and is automatical-
ly trimmed to the correct length by the cutting blade.
Illustration H
Note
You must replace the string reel if the string no longer
extends automatically (see Chapter Replacing the
string reel).
1. Remove the battery pack (see Chapter Removing
the battery pack).
2. Press the shaft release.
Illustration I
3. Turn the shaft by 180°.
4. Mount the battery pack (see Chapter Installing the
battery pack).
5. Press the unlocking button.
6. Press the power switch.
7. Mow the edge regions.
Illustration J
Changing the cutting tool
The string reel and the trimmer blade are available as
cutting tools.
1. Remove the battery pack (see Chapter Removing
the battery pack).
English
Initial startup
Operation
Mowing edges
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