ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING GRASS DEFLECTOR
See Figures 3 - 5.
WARNING:
The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp. Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact can result in serious personal injury.
Remove supplied screw (from the trimmer head) with a phillips screwdriver.
Fit the grass deflector into the slots on trimmer head.
Turn grass deflector counterclockwise to lock into place.
Line up the screw hole in the grass deflector with the center hole in the trimmer head.
Install screw and tighten securely.
ATTACHING THE FRONT handle
See Figure 6.
n Loosen and remove the wing nut and bolt from the handle.
n Install the handle on the rear handle pole in the area indicated by the illustration.
n Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desired operating position.
n Reinstall the bolt and wing nut. Tighten wing nut to se- cure.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Never use blades, flailing devices, wire or rope on this product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please call
starting/stopping the TRIMMer
See Figures 7 - 8.
Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug on the rear of the string trimmer.
NOTE: Use only approved outdoor extension cords.
Route the extension cord through the slot located on the rear of the string trimmer housing and place underneath the cord retainer.
To start the string trimmer, press the switch trigger.
To stop the string trimmer, release the switch trigger.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 9.
Follow these tips when using the string trimmer:
Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.
Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and line head which may cause damage from overheating.
If grass becomes wrapped around the line head:
Stop the trimmer.
Unplug the string trimmer.
Remove the grass.
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