Remington Power Tools ST3812B, ST4514B Operating the Trimmer/Edger, Adjusting Shaft Length

REMINGTON® ELECTRIC TRIMMER/EDGER 7

Operating the

Trimmer/Edger

WARNING:Thetrimmer/edger canthrowdebris,causinginjuryto those nearby.

•Wear approved eye protection, long pants, and shoes while operating this tool.

•Keep bystanders away from work area.

WARNING: Keep away from cuttinglineandcuttingheadwhile trimmer/edgerisrunning.Contact withcuttinglinecancauseserious injury.

•Keep cutting head away from your hands and feet and by- standers when in use.

•Keepcuttingguardinplaceand in proper working order.

•Wearlongpantsandshoeswhile operating this trimmer/edger.

•Stop trimmer/edger and unplugpowercordbeforeservic- ing or examining power head.

Adjusting Shaft Length

You can adjust the shaft length of this trimmer/edger for your comfort and convenience.

1.Slide telescope release button upward toward handle (see Figure 4-6).

2.Adjust shaft to desired length and release button (see Figure 4-7). Note: The inside shaft has notches in it. Adjust shaft length to one of these preset positions.You will hear a “click” when engaged into a notch properly.

Figure 4-6: Sliding telescoping release button upward

Figure 4-7: Adjusting shaft length

Starting the Trimmer/Edger

1.Hold trimmer/edger using both front and rear handles. Keep your thumb and fingers off the button and switch on the rear handle (see Figure 4-8).

2.When ready to start the trimmer/ edger, press in the trigger switch safety button with your thumb (see Figure 4-9).

3.Squeeze the trigger switch with your fingers (see Figure 4-10). The trim- mer/edger will start.

4.To stop the trimmer/edger,release the trigger switch.

Figure 4-8: Holding trimmer/edger rear handle

Trigger Switch

Safety Button

Figure 4-9: Pressing trigger switch safety button

Figure 4-10: Squeezing trigger switch

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