LINE LIMITER BLADE
The LINE UMITER BLADE cuts the cut- ting line to the proper cutting length.
ASSIST HANDLE
The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold and guide the unit.
TRIMMER HEAD
The TRIMMER HEAD holds the cutting line and rotates during operation.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply as specified on your unit.
SELECT | AN EXTENSION | CORD | |||
Extension | Cord | Gauge Chart | |||
Length | of | Cord | Gauge | ||
25 | Ft. (7.5 | m) | 18 | Gauge | |
50 | Ft. (15 m) | 16 | Gauge | ||
100 Ft. | (30 m) | 16 | Gauge | ||
Extension | cords are available for this | |
unit at Sears. | ||
Extension |
| Cord |
(16 Gauge) | ............ | |
ATTACH THE EXTENSION
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER
Loop your extension cord through the handle and around the hook as
shown. Insure the plug and cord are firmly and fully engaged.
Cord Retainer jJJ | _ | _)1 |
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION
TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON
The TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON is used
to twist the lower portion of the unit into an edging position.
EDGE GUIDE
The EDGE GUIDE protects tile unit from contacting the ground during edging.
4Bb WARNING: Always wear eye protection. Never lean over the trim- mer head. Rocks or debris can rico-
chet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious
injury.
When operating unit, stand as shown and check for the following:
•Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
•Hold trigger handle with right hand and assist handle with left hand.
•Keep unit below waist level.
•Cut only from your right to your left to ensure debris is thrown away from you. Without bending over, keep line near and parallel to the ground (per- pendicular when edging) and not crowded into material being cut.
AOkWARNING: Use only 0.080 inch
(2 mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will result in improper cutting head
function or can cause serious injury. Do not use other materials such as
wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and become a dan- gerous missile that can cause serious injury= See page 2 for warning con- cerning other cutting devices=
TRIMMING
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow only the
tip of the line to make contact. Do not force trimmer line into work area=
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3 inches (8 sm)'_'%'_ | ..... |
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EDGING POSITION |
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You can press this button and twist the lower portion 180" counterclock- wise into an edging position=