ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS cont.
TO USE TRIMMER FOR EDGING:
ROTATE REAR HANDLE AND UPPER SHAFT 180° (Figs. 10, 11, 11a and 11b)
1.Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
2.Pull bottom collar down and rotate top shaft, rear handle (and auxiliary handle) 180°
3.Release bottom collar to lock shaft in place.
Fig. 10
Use as trimmer
OPERATION cont.
TRIMMING AND EDGING (Figs. 13 and 14)
When trimming, cut from left to right for cutting efficiency; this throws the clippings away from the operator (Fig. 13).
To edge, rotate the shaft 180° (See Page 20, Figs. 11 and 11a). Place edge guide wheels and trimmer head above the surface you are going to edge, as shown in Fig. 14.
Fig. 11
Pull bottom collar down
Fig. 11a
Rotate top shaft, release bottom collar
to lock
Fig. 11b
Use as edger
Fig. 13 | Fig. 14 |
Use as a | Use as a |
trimmer | edger |
Mask |
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Gloves |
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OPERATION
TURNING TRIMMER ON AND OFF | Fig. 12 |
(Fig. 12) |
Your edger / trimmer has an extended length
is depressed.
Turning Trimmer ON
1. Install battery pack, and using your thumb, press in on the safety ON button.
2. While continuing to hold in the safety button, squeeze the trigger switch. Now the trimmer will come on.
3.Once the trimmer is on, you can release the safety button and the trimmer will remain on as long as you continue to squeeze the extended length trigger switch.
Turning Trimmer OFF
1.Release the trigger switch to turn trimmer OFF.
2.Allow at least 5 seconds for the cutting spool (line) to stop rotating.
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!WARNING: To avoid injury, DO NOT carry the trimmer with your finger on the trigger switch.
NOTE: ALWAYS keep the air vents on the trimmer’s head (motor housing) free of obstructions when operating the trimmer.
!WARNING: The operation of any trimmer can result in FOREIGN
OBJECTS BEING THROWN, which can result in personal injury or property damage. ALWAYS use proper safety equipment.
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