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Toolsbuiltwith this insulation system are
notintended to be grounded. No ground-
ing means is provided on this unit,nor
should a means of groundingbe added
to this unit. As a result, the extension
cordused with your unit can be plugged
intoany standard 120 volt electrical out-
let.
Safety precautions must be observed
when operating any electrical tool. The
double insulation system only provides
added protection against injuryresulting
froman internal electrical insulation failure.
WARNING : Allelectrical repairs to
this unit, includinghous ing,switch, mo-
tor,etc.,must be diagnosed and repaired
byqualified service personnel. Replace-
ment parts for a double insulated ap-
pliance must be recommended by the
manufacturer. A double insulated ap-
plianceis marked with the words“double
insulation” or “double insulated.” the
symbol(square within a square) may
alsobe marked on the appliance. Failure
tohave the unit repaired by qualifieds er-
vicepersonnel can cause the double in-
sulationconstruction to become ineffec-
tiveand result in serious injury.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING : Ifyou receive your unit
assembled, check each step to insure
your unit is properly assembled. Follow
all safety informationin the manual and
on unit.
WARNING : Theshieldmustbe
properly installed. The shield provides
partial protection f rom the risk of thrown
objects tothe operator and others. Your
unitis 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: Ifsh ieldis not properly installed,
damage to unit (includingmotor failure)
willresult.
CAUTION: Sharp line limiterblade
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Twistshield in
directionof
arrowto assemble
Place handle in
comfortable
position and
tighten securely.
NOTE:SG & XT units are equipped with
anextendable tube. Extend thetube until
itsnaps into place. Without the tube fully
extended the Twist ’NEdge feature on
the XT series willnot ope rate.
Extendable tube
(Some models)
CAUTION: The tube must be fullyex-
tended forthe unit to operate correctly.
USING YOUR UNIT
Use only a voltage supply as specified
on your unit.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
ExtensionCord Gauge Chart
Length ofCord Gauge
25 Ft.(7.5 m)
50 Ft.(15 m)
100 Ft.(30 m)
18 Gauge
16 Gauge
16 Gauge
Extension cords are available for this
unit.
ATTACHTHE EXTENSION
CORD TOYOUR TRIMMER
Loop your extension cord through the
handle and around the hook. Insure the
plug and cord are firmly and fully en-
gaged.