12 Chapter 4: Trimmer/Edger Operation

Converting to Edger

This tool easily converts to an trimmer/ edger. Follow the steps below.

1.Slide telescope release button upward toward handle (see Figure 4-27).

2.Adjust shaft to desired length and release button (see Figure 4-28). Note: Make sure inner shaft locks into one of the preset notches before operating.

3.Press the shaft rotation button lo-

cated on the rear handle (see Figure

Figure 4-29: Pressing shaft rotation release button

4-29).

 

4.Holding the rear handle in place, grasp the front handle and rotate the shaft and power head 180° to the edging position (see Figure 4-30).

5.Release the shaft rotation button.

6.Loosen knob on front handle. Rotate handle 180° and tighten knob.

Using Edger

1.Make sure trimmer/edger line is advanced to full cutting length.

2.Roll the trimmer/edger using the edging wheel attached to the cutting guard (see Figure 4-31).

3.Start the trimmer/edger and trim along edging lines. Be sure to keep the cutting lines vertical.

Figure 4-27: Sliding telescoping release button upward

Figure 4-30: Rotating shaft and power head

Figure 4-31: Edging

Figure 4-28: Adjusting shaft length

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Remington Power Tools ST3812B, ST4514B owner manual Converting to Edger, Using Edger, Release the shaft rotation button