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ATTACHING THE AUXiLiARY HANDLE (Fig. 7 and 7a)		]
NOTE: THE AUXiLiARY HANDLE MUST BE ATTACHED to the trimmer shaft
before use.
1. Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.		J
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BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or making any adjustments.

2.Unscrew the auxiliary handle's tightening knob

(counterclockwise) and remove from handle. Fig. 7

3.Position auxiliary handle onto handle bracket assembly located on trimmer shaft (see Fig. 7).

4.Position the knob and screw through the auxiliary handle and bracket, and tighten knob (turn clockwise). Do not tighten completely until you have adjusted

the handle to your desired working position.

ADJUSTINGTHE HEIGHT (Figs. 8 and 8a)
The Trimmer's Telescopic Shaft					Fig. 8	Fig. 8a
Comes in the Collapsed Position
1.	To raise	the telescopic shaft,
	twist top	collar
	(counterclockwise)			to
	unlock, and pull (extend)
	top of shaft up,		to desired
	height.
2.	Twist top collar		(clockwise)
	to lock top shaft in place.
3.	To lower or collapse			the
	shaft simply reverse			the

above steps, 1 and 2.

Collar

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING ANGLE (Fig. 9)

Your trimmer has a 4-position tilting head that easily adjusts to the desired working angle for optimum operator control and comfort. To adjust the trimmer head angle:

1. Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.

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Fig. 7a

ADJUSTINGTHE AUXILIARY HANDLE (Fig. 7a)

1.The auxiliary handle's bracket can be moved up or down on the shaft and the auxiliary handle itself can be moved forward or backward into 4 different locked positions

(see Fig. 7a).

2.When the handle is in desired position, turn knob and tighten securely.

2. Press the red trimmer head adjustment
button on the motor housing (see Fig. 9).	I Fig. 9

3.Move the trimmer head to one of the four

different angles and release the button. Head will click into position. Easily readjust

the angle to a more efficient position as needed.

Z_ WARNING: BEFORE connecting

the battery pack to your trimmer,

BE SURE you are not pressing in on the trigger switch. Failure to do so could result in accidental start-up,which may cause serious

personal injury.

Trimmer Head

Adjustment

Button

Z_ WARNING: To avoid injury, adjust the auxiliary handle for maximum
control and balance. DO NOT overreach when operating the trimmer. ALWAYS	1
KEEP proper balance for better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

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