SDo not overreach or stand on unstable sup- port. Keep firm footing and balance.
SKeep the cutting head below waist level. Do not raise handles above your waist. Cutting
head can come dangerously close to your body.
SKeep away from cutting head and spinning
line.
S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming, scalping, and mowing. Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less risk of in- jury at the rate for which it was designed.
SUse only in daylight or in good artificial light.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing mainte- nance, or when changing trimmer line.
S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures. Keep cutting line at proper length. Follow instructions for changing trimmer line.
SHave all service and maintenance not ex- plained in this manual performed by an au- thorized service dealer to avoid creating a
hazard.
SNever douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Clean unit and labels with
a damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
SKeep the air vents clean and free of debris to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after each use.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use.
SCarry the unit with motor stopped.
SStore the unit so the line limiter blade (on underside of shield) cannot cause injury.
SStore unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.
SDo not hang unit so that the trigger switch is depressed.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
This unit is double insulated to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of two separate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of grounding. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. No grounding means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding be added to this unit. As a result, the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt electrical outlet.
Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The double in- sulation system only provides added protec- tion against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure.
WARNING: All electrical repairs to this unit, including housing, switch, motor, wires, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be recommended by the manufacturer. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words “double insulation” or “double insulated”. The symbol (square within a square) 
may also be marked on the appliance. Failure to have the unit repaired by qualified service person- nel can cause the double insulation construc- tion to become ineffective and result in seri- ous injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1.Align the upper shaft and lower shaft.
2.Push shafts together until they snap into
place.
NOTE: When the unit is assembled correct- ly, there should not be a gap between the two shafts.
Upper Shaft
Lower Shaft
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protection from the risk of thrown objects to the operator and others. Your unit is equipped with a line limiter blade, which cuts excess line to the proper length while running. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
NOTE: If shield is not properly installed, dam- age to unit (including motor failure) will result.
1.Place the shield onto the motor housing. Ensure the cutting head remains free to rotate and the line is not caught between the shield and the motor housing (see il- lustration).
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