Metabo RTD 18 LTX BL 30 Manual Del Usuario página 17

Result: The line end emerges from the opposite
opening.
3. Pull out the shorter line until both lines are of
equal length.
4. Hold tight the base body (18). Turn the cap (17)
in clockwise direction: The line is wound up in
the base body. Stop when 13 cm (5.1") of line
still protrudes on both sides. (A line that is too
long is automatically cut off by the line cutter (12)
).
6.5 Attach the handle (fig. E):
1. Choose the right position, see chapter 7.1.
2. Attach the handle (2) as shown to the rod (1) and
firmly tighten the screws (27) with supplied Allen
key (26).
6.6 Fitting / setting the plant guard (15) (fig.
F)
Attaching:
Pull the ends of the plant guard (15) apart a little and
insert them into the drilled holes (28) on the
housing.
Setting
Fold the plant guard (15), as required, upwards or
downwards.
6.7 Battery pack
Charge the battery pack before use.
Recharge the battery pack if performance
diminishes.
Instructions on charging the battery pack can be
found in the operating instructions of the Metabo
charger.
In case of Li-Ion battery packs with capacity and
signal display (10) (equipment-specific):
- Press the button (8); the LEDs indicate the charge
(10) level.
- The battery pack is almost flat and must be
recharged if one LED is flashing.
Inserting and removing the battery pack
WARNING! Before removing or inserting the
battery pack: Switch off the machine and wait
until the motor is at a standstill.
Insertion: Slide in the battery packs (9) until they
engage.
Removal: Press the battery pack release button (7)
and pull out the battery packs (9).
7. Use
WARNING! Wear protective goggles during
operation. Always wear only one shoulder
strap. Do not carry any other tools while carrying the
machine.
7.1 Setting the machine for the user (fig. G)
1. Tighten the shoulder strap (29) . Adjust the
length in such a way that the carabiner hook (30)
is about a hand width below the hip.
2. Hook in carabiner hook from the suspension
point (3).
3. Balance the machine:
- Loosen the screw of the suspension point (3).
- Move the suspension point in such a way that
the line head (14) rests slightly on the ground
when balanced.
- Tighten again the screw of the suspension point
4. Attach the handle in a comfortable position. See
chapter 6.5.
Note: To remove the shoulder strap, unhook the
carabiner hook from the suspension point (3).
7.2 Start the machine, modify the speed
1. Firmly hold the machine with the right hand on
the handle (4) and with the left hand on the
handle (2).
2. Press and keep pressed the switch lock (5).
3. Press the switch (6) to start up. The speed can
be changed by depressing the switch.
7.3 Stopping the machine
Release the switch (6). Hold the machine by the
handles with both hands and wait until the machine
has come to a complete standstill.
7.4 Mowing
Always guide the line head (14) close to the ground.
Move the line head (14) evenly back and forth. Walk
forward slowly and carefully.
7.5 Readjust the cutting line
With the machine running, briefly tap the line head
(14) onto the ground: About 3 cm of line is
readjusted. A line that is too long is automatically cut
off by the line cutter (12).
If the lines break off directly at the line head or are
too short, they must be pulled out by hand:
WARNING! Remove battery pack (9).
Unintentional startup can cause serious
injuries. The machine must be stationary.
- Switch off the machine, allow the motor to come to
a standstill, remove battery pack (9).
- Press and keep pressed the cap (17).
- Pull out lines by hand.
- If the cutting line is used up: see chapter 6.4.
8. Cleaning, transporting,
storage
WARNING! Remove battery pack (9).
Unintentional startup can cause serious
injuries. The machine must be stationary.
WARNING! Danger of injury from sharp
cutting edge on the line cutter (12). Wear
protective gloves.
8.1 Cleaning
• Clean after each use: Remove grass clippings,
leaves, dirt and other deposits.
8.2 Transporting, storage
• Clean and maintain the machine before storage.
• Always keep the cutting line moist. A dry cutting
line breaks off more quickly and wears out faster.
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