OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING THE UNIT

1.Press and hold the lock-off button in (Fig. 6). This allows the trigger to operate.

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury,

ensure the lock-off button resets each time the trigger is released.

Lock-Off Button

Trigger

Fig. 6

2.Depress and hold the trigger.

3.Release the lock-off button.

STOPPING THE 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 out 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 operator’s right arm is slightly bent, the right hand holding the housing grip.

•With a straight left arm, the left hand holding the D-handle.

•The unit is at waist level.

•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

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, do not carry

the unit with your finger on the trigger.

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