OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Handle Assembly WARNING: Do not connect the grass trimmer to the power
source before the unit is completely assembled.
1.Place the unit on a flat surface.
2.Loosen and remove the locking nut from the handle.
3.Firmly push the handle over the shaft. (Fig. 1)
4.Adjust the handle to the most comfortable position.
5.Pass the bolt through the handle.
6.Screw in the locking nut into the bolt. Do not over tighten the bolt. (Fig. 2)
Attaching the Cutting Guard WARNING: Do not connect the grass trimmer to the power source
before the unit is completely assembled.
1.Place the unit on a flat surface.
2.Slide the edging guide wheel into place and screw with the two (2) screws provided. (Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
Secure with
Turning the Grass Trimmer “On”
WARNING: Make sure that the cutting guard is attached to the
grass trimmer before turning the unit “On”.
WARNING: If any parts are missing, damaged or broken, DO
NOT operate the grass trimmer until they have been replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, always hold onto the handgrip and the handle to prevent
any slippage of the unit.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, keep hands away
WARNING: Do not alter or remove the trimmer line assembly.
Excessive line length will cause the motor to overheat and may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, keep hands away from the trimmer head when advancing
the trimmer line.
Using the Grass Trimmer
Note: For optimum results, only use the grass trimmer to cut dry grass.
1. | Attach the extension cord to the |
| grass trimmer. |
2. | Press the safety trigger interlock |
| and then squeeze the “On/Off” |
| trigger. |
Slide In
screws
from the trimmer head. DO NOT
3. Hold both the handgrip and the |
handle when using the grass |
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Attaching the Cutting Guard WARNING: Do not connect the grass trimmer to the power
source before the unit is completely assembled.
1.Place the cutting guard onto the trimmer head. (Fig. 3)
2.Slide the cutting guard into place and then secure it with the two (2) screws provided. (Fig. 4)
Fig. 3 |
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Connecting the Grass Trimmer to the Power Source
WARNING: Do not connect the grass trimmer to the power source
before the unit is completely assembled. To connect the grass trimmer to the power source:
1.Loop the extension cord cable through the power cord restraint and hook it over the power cord holder. (Fig. 6)
2.Connect the female plug of the extension cord to the power cord connector. (Fig. 7)
3.Insert the plug of the extension cord into the power outlet.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
WARNING: Use ONLY 2 conductor extension cords rated
for outdoor use.
attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when the grass trimmer is working.
WARNING: Clear the area to be cut before starting. Remove all
objects such as cords, small rocks, lights, wire or string which may become entangled in the trimmer head.
1.Remove the tape holding the trimmer line to the spool housing.
2.Attach the extension cord to the grass trimmer.
3.Press on the trigger safety interlock and then squeeze the “On/Off” trigger.
WARNING: Never attempt to lock the safety trigger interlock in the “On” position.
4.To turn the unit “Off”, release the On/Off trigger.
CAUTION: The trimmer line will
continue to spin after the On/Off trigger is released. Wait for trimmer line to stop spinning before releasing your grip on the handle.
Advancing the Trimmer Line
1.Attach the extension cord to the grass trimmer.
2.Press on the trigger safety interlock and then squeeze the “On/Off” trigger.
3.While in operation, tap the trimmer head on bare ground or hard soil once
or twice to advance the trimmer line to the correct length.
Note: The trimmer line will automatically advance to the correct cutting length.
trimmer. |
4. Gently swing the grass trimmer |
from side to side making sure to |
keep it away from your body. |
(Fig. 8) Make sure that you keep |
the grass trimmer parallel to the |
ground. Avoid pressing the trimmer |
head into the ground as this will |
scalp the grass and damage the |
grass trimmer. |
5. When cutting long grass, work in |
stages from hard to delicate |
plants. If the grass trimmer starts |
to run slower, reduce the load. |
6. When cutting around trees or |
bushes, cut carefully so that the |
trimmer line does not come in |
contact with the bark as this can |
damage the tree or bush. |
Fig. 8
CAUTION: The trimmer line will continue to spin after the On/Off
trigger is released. Wait for trimmer line to stop spinning before releasing your grip on the handle.
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