OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO START UNIT
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, ensure the
1.Press and hold the
Trigger
Fig. 6
2.Depress and hold trigger.
3.Release the
TO STOP UNIT
Release the trigger to stop the trimmer.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION SWITCH
This unit is equipped with an overload protection switch to prevent overheating damage to the motor.
If the switch pops out:
1.Release the trigger and allow the unit to cool for a minute.
2.Press the overload switch to reset. Resume operation (Fig. 7).
If the switch pops again shortly after the first time:
1.Allow the unit to cool for 15 to 30 minutes.
2.After the unit has cooled, press the overload switch to reset. Resume operation
If the switch does not stay in or continues to pop during operation, take the unit to an authorized service dealer for repair
Overload
Protection
Switch
Fig. 7
HOLDING THE UNIT
WARNING: Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position and check that:
•The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing.
•The right arm is slightly bent, the right hand holding the housing grip.
•The left arm is straight, the left hand holding the
•The unit is at waist level.
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not carry the unit with your finger on the trigger.
•The trimmer bump head is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the material to be cut without the operator having to bend over (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8
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