OPERATION
Starting/stopping the string trimmer
See Figure 7.
To start:
Press and hold the
Depress the switch trigger.
Release the
To stop:
Release the switch trigger to stop the string trimmer.
Upon release of the switch trigger, the
ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 8.
The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.
Remove the battery pack.
Set the trimmer on a flat surface and turn the knob coun- terclockwise to loosen the handle.
For trimming, adjust the handle upward.
For edging, adjust the handle downward.
Turn the knob clockwise until the handle is securely tightened before reinstalling the battery pack.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 9.
Follow these tips when using the string trimmer:
Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.
Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around the boom housing and string head which may cause damage from overheating.
If grass becomes wrapped around the string head:
Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
Remove the grass.
WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keeping clearance between the body and the string trimmer. Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head while operating can result in serious personal injury.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figures 10 - 11.
Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area.
The string trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in figure 10.
Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force string head into uncut grass.
Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear string rapidly.
Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string.
The flower bed guide provides the user with the cutting swath of the strong to help prevent cutting damage to flowers and scrubs.
ADVANCING line
NOTE: The trimmer is equipped with an
With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger.
Wait two seconds, and press the switch trigger.
NOTE: The string will extend approximately 1/4 in. with each stop and start of the switch trigger until the string reaches the length of the grass deflector
Resume trimming.
ADVANCING THE line MANUALLY
See Figure 12.
Remove the battery pack.
Push the black button located on the string head while pulling on string to manually advance the string.
LINE CUT-OFF BLADE
See Figure 13.
This trimmer is equipped with a line
This trimmer is currently set at the 11 in. cutting swath. To adjust to a cutting swath of 13 in.:
Loosen the blade screw then rotate the blade 180°.
Tighten the blade screw.
edging
See Figures 14 - 15.
Remove the battery pack.
Step down on the foot pedal.
Rotate the trimmer head counterclockwise placing the tool in the edger position.
WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep- ing clearance between the body and the string trimmer. Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head while operating can result in serious personal injury.
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