Metabo MA-FS 40 Manual Original página 17

Removal
Proceed in the same way as for the attachment,
however unscrew the line head in clockwise
direction.
6.3 Insert cutting line (6) in line head (19)
(fig. A)
1. Hold tight the base body (8). Turn the cap (7) in
clockwise direction until the triangular marks are
opposite each other (and/or the continuous
groove on the side of the print head is aligned
with the triangle of the line head's cap).
2. Bend the end of the line straight (so that it can be
inserted more easily).
Push the line end (6) into the opening marked
with an arrow and the words "LINE IN. NOTE:
See fig. A: Push in exactly in the direction of the
arrow (slightly slanted)!
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 (8). Turn the cap (7) 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 (4) ).
6.4 Fitting / removing the blade (fig. D)
Fitting
1. Locking the drive shaft (13):
- Insert the supplied Allen key (11) into the drilled
hole (12).
- Turn the drive shaft (13) by hand until the Allen
key (11) engages and the drive shaft cannot be
turned anymore.
2. As show, position the blade (14), disc (15) and
clamping cap (16) . WARNING! Place the disc
(15) in the correct position (see fig. D)! Screw on
the clamping nut (17) in anti-clockwise direction
and firmly tighten using the supplied
combination wrench (18).
3. Release the drive shaft:
- Pull out the Allen key (11).
Removal
Proceed in the same way as for fitting, however
unscrew the clamping nut (17) with the supplied
combination wrench (18) in clockwise direction.
6.5 Attach to the cordless multifunction
drive
Read the operating instructions supplied with the
cordless multifunction drive.
WARNING! No extension rod may be installed
between the cordless multifunction drive and
attachment.
6.6 Battery pack
Read the operating instructions supplied with the
cordless multifunction drive.
6.7 Attaching the handle
1. Choose the right position, see chapter 7.1.
2. Attach the handle as shown in the operating
instructions for the cordless multifunction drive.
7. Use
WARNING! Wear protective goggles during
operation.
WARNING! Before commissioning and
periodically during operation: Check that the
machine is safely attached to the cordless
multifunction drive. The wing screw must be firmly
tightened and the release button must be securely
engaged.
7.1 Setting the machine for the user (fig. F)
WARNING! Use only the supplied shoulder
strap. Always use only 1 shoulder strap.
1. Tighten the shoulder strap (21) . Adjust the
length in such a way that the carabiner hook (22)
is about a hand width below the hip.
2. Hook in carabiner hook from the suspension
point (23).
3. Balance the machine:
- Loosen the screw of the suspension point (23).
- Move the suspension point in such a way that
the cutting head (2) 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 6.7.
7.2 Holding machine correctly,
Switching on and off
Before use, check that the device is correctly
attached to the battery multifunction drive
(read operating instructions of the cordless
multifunction drive).
The operator must keep good footing and hold
the machine firmly. Do not hold on to the step
limiter (20).
Firmly hold the machine with the right hand on the
handle (24) and with the left hand on the handle
(25).
Switch on and off as described in the operating
instructions for the cordless multifunction drive.
7.3 Mowing
Always guide the cutting head (2) close to the
ground. More the cutting head (2) evenly back and
forth. Walk forward slowly and carefully.
7.4 Readjust the cutting line
With the machine running, briefly tap the line head
(19) onto the ground: About 3 cm of line is
readjusted. A line that is too long is automatically cut
off by the line cutter (4).
If the lines break off directly at the line head or are
too short, they must be pulled out by hand:
WARNING! Remove the battery packs .
Unintentional start-up can cause serious
injuries. The machine must be stationary.
- Switch off the machine, allow the motor to come to
a standstill, remove battery packs.
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