Florabest FAT 18 B2 - Manual (Page 51)

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protection.
Prior to every use, check that
the appliance is operative. Do
not block the On/Off switch
or the switch lock. They must
reliably turn off the motor
when you release the switch.
Do not operate the appliance
if one of the switches is dam-
aged.
Please observe local regulations
concerning noise protection.
Turning on and off
Maintain a firm stand and hold the
appliance well with both hands and
at some distance away from your
body. Before turning on the appli-
ance, check that it will not touch
any objects.
1. Check that the battery (16) is in
(see “Assembly instructions - In-
serting the battery”).
2. To turn on, use your thumb to
actuate the switch lock (3), then
press the On/Off switch (2). Re-
lease the switch lock.
3. To turn off, release the On/Off
switch (2). There is no continuous
operation mode.
After turning off the appli-
ance, the trimming assembly
will keep revolving for some
time. Allow the trimming as-
sembly to come to a stand-
still. Neither touch nor slow
down the moving cutting in-
sert. Risk of injury!
Checking the battery charge
level
The battery’s ( 18) charge level is indi-
cated by the charge state indicator (
16).
Press the PRESS button on the battery.
The LEDs indicate the battery’s charge
level.
Recharge the battery when the last
charge state indicator LED ( 18)
changes from green to orange/red.
Trimmer settings
To adjust the auxiliary handle:
The auxiliary handle can be set to various
positions. Adjust the handle such that the
cutting disk slightly tilts forward in your
working position.
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Loosen the screw (23) in the handle
and move the auxiliary handle (5) to
your favourite position. Tighten the
screw in the handle.
To adjust the height:
The telescopic shaft allows you to adjust
the appliance to your personal size.
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Loosen the threaded bush
(8). Adjust the telescopic shaft (9)
to the correct length and tighten the
threaded bush.
To adjust the cutting angle:
Changing the cutting angle lets you trim
grass at places that a difficult to reach,
e.g. under benches or wall offsets.