Fantom Vacuum PT180H owner manual Operating Instructions Getting to Know Your Grass Trimmer

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRASS TRIMMER

Using the Grass Trimmer as an Edging Tool

To convert the grass trimmer to an edging tool:

1.Attach the extension cord to the grass trimmer.

2.Press the hand grip release button and turn the hand grip 180° counter clockwise. (Fig. 9)

3.Loosen the handle locking nut and turn the handle 180° clockwise also. Adjust this handle to a comfortable position to hold.

(Fig. 9)

4.Press the safety trigger interlock

and then squeeze the “On/Off” trigger.

3.

Hold both the handgrip and the

 

handle when using the grass

 

trimmer as an edging tool.

4.

Position the grass trimmer so that

 

the edging guide wheel is on the

 

ground making sure to keep it away

 

from your body.

Replacing the Trimmer Line Spool

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, be sure that the power cord is removed before cleaning or performing any kind of maintenance

on the grass trimmer.

To replace the trimmer line spool:

1.Remove the power cord from the unit.

2.Place the unit on a flat surface.

3.Depress the locking tabs underneath the spool housing. (Fig. 10)

4.Lift off the spool cap. (Fig. 10)

5.Remove the trimmer line spool.

6.Remove the spring. (Fig. 10)

Trimmer Line

Spool

Spool Cap

Locking

Tab

5.

When edging long grass, work in

 

stages from hard to delicate

 

plants. If the grass trimmer starts

 

to run slower, reduce the load.

6.

When edging around trees or

 

bushes, cut carefully so that the

 

trimmer line does not come in

 

contact with the bark as this can

Locking

Tab

Locking

Tab

Slot

Fig. 10

Spring

damage the tree or bush.

To change the unit back to a grass trimmer:

7.Press the hand grip release button and turn the hand grip 180° clockwise. (Fig. 9)

8.Loosen the handle locking nut and turn the handle 180° clockwise also. Adjust this handle to a comfortable position to hold.

(Fig. 9)

Fig. 9

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To replace the trimmer line spool:

1.Replace spring into trimmer head. (Fig. 11

2.Insert new trimmer line spool. (Fig. 11)

3.Insert spool cap over spool. (Fig. 11)

4.Push spool cap down into the housing, making sure that the trimmer line ends are in position in the slots until the spool cap snaps in place. (Fig. 11)

Spool Cap

Trimmer Line Spool

Trimmer Line

Trimmer Line

Trimmer LineSlot

Slot

Locking

Tab

Slot

Fig. 11

1.

Hand Grip

9.

Trimmer Head

2.

On/Off Trigger

10.

Edge Guide Wheel

3.

Trigger Safety Interlock

11.

Cutting Guard

4.

Hand Grip Release Button

12.

Spool Housing

5.

Handle

13.

Power Cord Holder

6.

Handle Locking Nut

14.

Power Cord Restraint

7.

Shaft

15.

Power Cord Connector

8.

Ventilation Slots

16.

Trimmer Line Cutter

Illustrations may differ from actual product.

Technical Specifications

Voltage:

120 V., 60 Hz

Current:

3.8 Amps

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Contents Grass Trimmer Rev /05 Ownership Registration CardModel PT180H Operating Instructions TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Possible Solution Servicing of a DOUBLE-INSULATED Appliance Rewinding the Spool with LineTechnical Specifications Using the Grass Trimmer as an Edging ToolOperating Instructions Getting to Know Your Grass Trimmer Replacing the Trimmer Line SpoolConnecting the Grass Trimmer to the Power Source Using the Grass TrimmerTurning the Grass Trimmer On Advancing the Trimmer Line