OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Be sure unit is

unplugged when making any adjustment.

CONNECT THE CORD

1.Insure the cord is NOT plugged into a receptacle before this procedure.

2.Make a loop with 8”- 10” (20 - 25cm) of the end of the extension cord.

3.Place the loop into the slot (A) under the rear handle and lock into place on the cord retainer as shown in Fig. 14.

4.Connect the extension cord to the trimmer power cord.

5.Plug the extension cord into a receptacle ONLY when you are ready to operate the trimmer.

slot A

Fig. 14

TRIMMER OPERATION

1.TRIMMING / MOWING (Fig. 15). Swing trimmer with a sickle-like motion from side to side. Do not tilt the string head during the procedure. Test area to be trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep string head at same level for even depth of cut.

Fig. 15

2.CLOSER TRIMMING (Fig. 16). Position trimmer straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom of string head is above ground level and string contact occurs at proper cutting point. Always cut away from operator. Do not pull trimmer in toward operator.

Fig. 16

3.FENCE/FOUNDATION TRIMMING. Approach trimming around chain link fences, picket fences, rock walls and foundations slowly to cut close without whipping string against the barrier. If the string comes in contact with rock, brick walls, or foundations, it will break or fray. If string snags fencing, it will snap off. Use wire guide.

4.TRIMMING AROUND TREES. Trim around tree trunks with a slow approach so string does not contact bark. Walk around the tree trimming from left to right. Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the string and tilt string head slightly forward.

5.SCALPING (Fig. 17). Scalping refers to removal of all vegetation down to the ground. To do this, tilt the string head to about a 30 degree angle to the left. By adjusting the handle you will have better control during this operation. Always keep a distance of 50 feet (15 meters) from other people and animals when scalping. Do not attempt this procedure if there is any chance flying debris could injure operator, other people or cause damage to property.

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