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before further operation is attempted. Do not operate
with a broken hub or spool.
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Damage to cord: Keep power cord away from
rotating line. If you damage the cord, unplug it from
the power supply before moving the tool or examining
the damage. A damage cord must be replaced before
further use.
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Disconnect tool: When not in use, when replacing
line, or prior to cleaning.
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Avoid dangerous environmental conditions: Do
not use electric tools in damp or wet locations. Follow
all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper
operation of your tool. Don´t use the tool in the rain.
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Do not operate portable electric tools in gaseous
or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
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Store idle tools indoors: When not in use, tools
should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up place out
of reach of children.
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Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be
used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are
available having built in GFCI protection and may be
used for this measure of protection.
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Secure extension cord:
Using the cord retainer
shown.
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Stay alert: Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
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Maintain appliances with care: Follow instructions
in maintenance section. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
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Check damaged parts: Before further use of the
appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other condition that may affect its operation. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center
unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
Warning!
When servicing double insulated tools,
use only identical replacement parts. Replace or repair
damaged cords.
Warning! To prevent electrical shock hazard, use only
with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Always
connect extension cords to a fused line or one protected
by a circuit breaker.
ASSEMBLY / REGULATIONS
Warning! The guard must always be installed on the
tool to protect the user.
Never operate the tool without the proper footwear.
Unplug the tool before installing the guard.
1. Place the open center of the guard on the power head
of the line (Fig. A).
2. Slide the guard into the provided slot and tighten the
screws (supplied) into the guard completely, as shown
in
Fig. B.
3. The guard is not designed to be removed after
installation.
4. Once installed, remove the cover from the cutting
blade on the guard end.
5. Press the button and move the tube up or down, as
shown in Fig. H, to adjust the length of the tube.
6. Secure the extension cord with the cord retention
device as shown in Fig. C.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Caution! Always wear eye protection.
Caution! Inspect the area to be trimmed and remove
any wires, cords and other sharp objects that may get
caught in the line or the spinning reel. Take special care to
prevent the lines from bending out of the path of the tool,
such as barbs at the base of a barbed wire
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With the unit on, slowly rotate the trimmer from side to
side as shown in Fig. E.
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In order to convert the tool into a maintenance edger,
unplug the power supply. Gently pull the cord and
slide it into place as shown in Fig. G.
Press the button
and rotate the tube 180°, as shown in Fig. F. The tool
will lock in the edger position. The unit comes with the
edger position.
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To operate as a maintenance edger, position the
trimmer above the surface as shown in Fig. G.
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To return to the trimmer position, when unplugging
the power supply, press the button and rotate the
tube 180° again. The tool will lock in the trimmer
position. When using the tool, position the edge guide
in the original position, out of the way.
CUTTING LINE
Line feed
The trimmer uses a 2mm (0.080") diameter ROUND nylon
line to cut grass and weeds quickly and easily. During
use, the tips of the nylon lines will fray and wear out,
and the special automatic feed line spool will feed itself
and cut the line to provide a new tip. The cutting line will
wear faster and require more feeding if the cut or edge is
performed near sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces, or if
you cut thicker bushes. The advanced automatic feeding
mechanism of the line senses when more cutting line is
needed, and it feeds and cuts the proper length of line
needed. Do not drop the device when trying to feed the
line or for any other reason.
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