RECESSED PLUG

KNOW YOUR TRIMMER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca-

tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer- ence.

Plug

 

 

 

Assist

Handle

Cord

 

 

Retainer

 

 

Trigger

Button

Motor Housing

Switch

 

J

 

Air Vents

Edge Guide

 

 

Semi-automatic

 

0.065" line

Twist and Edge

"_"" Tap Button

Button

Line Limiter Blade

Debris Shield

RECESSED PLUG

The RECESSED PLUG is where you at- tach your extension cord to the unit.

TRIGGER SWITCH

The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn

on the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the unit.

LINE LIMITER

The LINE LIMITER cuts tile cutting line to the proper cutting length.

ASSIST HANDLE

The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold and guide the unit.

HANDLE BUTTON

The HANDLE BUTTON is used to adjust the upper handle to a comfortable op- eratin_ position.

SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD

The SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD holds the

cutting line and rotates during opera- tion.

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.

TAP BUTTON

The TAP BUTTON is used to advance the cutting line during operation and to

remove the spool during line replace- ment.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use only a voltage supply as specified on your unit.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

Extension Cord Gauge Chart

Length of Cord Gauge

ATTACH THE EXTENSION

CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER

Loop your extension cord through the handle and around the hook. Insure

the plug and cord are firmly and fully engaged.

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 Guage)

............

71-85708

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