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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