Oregon ST250 General Operation, Stopping the trimmer/edger, Starting the trimmer/edger

OREGON® Cordless Tool System
	OPERATING THE TRIMMER/EDGER
TRIMMER/EDGER MODEL ST250

GENERAL OPERATION

WARNING: Always wear proper eye protection, LONG PANTS, AND FOOT PROTECTION.

Important: Use care around structures, trees, and bushes to avoid damaging paint or bark.

Operating temperature

This trimmer/edger is designed to operate within a temperature range of 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).

Important: the trimmer/ edger is equipped with a temperature sensor that stops the motor to prevent thermal overload damage. If the trimmer/edger stops working suddenly, it might be too hot to continue running. Allow the tool to cool before continued operation. See “troubleshooting” FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Grip

The front handle on the trimmer/edger handle is adjustable. You can move the handle forward or backward along the shaft until it is in a comfortable position for trimming, clearing, or edging.

Loosen the adjustment knob until the front handle slides along the shaft, move the handle to a comfortable position, and then tighten the adjustment knob (Fig. 12).

Fig. 12

When using the trimmer/edger, grip both the front and rear handles firmly.

FOOTING

Stand or walk with both feet on solid ground. Do not overreach.

Stopping the trimmer/edger

Release the throttle trigger to stop the trimmer/edger.

Starting the trimmer/edger

Grasp the front and rear handles firmly. Squeeze the trigger lock-out (1), then squeeze the throttle trigger (2) until the trimmer head moves at the desired speed (Fig. 13).

Fig. 13

(1)trigger lock-out

(2)throttle trigger

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