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EngLIsh
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn appliance off and remove battery before
making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories.
WARNING:
The use of any accessory not recommended
by
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e
WALT
for use with this appliance could be hazardous.
WARNING:
Do not use any blades, or any accessory or
attachment other than those recommended by
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WALT
on this trimmer. Serious injury or product damage
may result.
CAUTION:
Use only
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replacement spools
and line All line must be spiral-shaped with smooth,
round edges. Using any other manufacturer's line can
reduce performance, damage the trimmer or cause
personal injury.
Your trimmer uses 2.0 mm diameter line, however a 2.4 mm line
may be used. Other sizes may degrade performance or cause
damage to the trimmer. Other sizes may degrade performance
or cause damage to the trimmer.
Optional Accessories
WARNING:
Since accessories, other than those offered
by
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e
WALT
, have not been tested with this product, use
of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only
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WALT
recommended
accessories should be used with this product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
D
Cleaning
WARNING:
Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing this procedure.
WARNING:
Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the materials used in these parts.
Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any
part of the tool into a liquid.
C
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Maintenance Treatments (Fig. H)
• Your trimmer line can dry out over time. To keep your line in
top condition, store spare line in a plastic, sealable bag with
a tablespoon of water.
MAINTENANCE
Your power tool has been designed to operate over a long
period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous
satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
WARNING:
Keep the rotating string roughly parallel
with the ground (tilted no more than 30
°). This trimmer is
not an edger. DO NOT TILT the trimmer so that the string
is spinning near a right angle to the ground. Flying debris
can cause serious injury.
Bump Feed Trimmer Line Feed
Your trimmer uses 2.0 mm diameter nylon line. Cutting line
will wear faster and require more feeding if the cutting is done
along sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are
being cut.
As you use the trimmer, the string will get shorter due to wear.
Gently bump the trimmer on the ground while running at
normal speed and the line will feed.
nOtE:
Extending nylon line beyond the 380 mm swath will
negatively affect performance, runtime, and the life of the
trimmer due to potential of damaging motor. Doing so may void
the warranty.
Helpful Cutting Tips
• Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force string
head into uncut grass.
• Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear
string rapidly.
• Do not allow spool cap to drag on ground or other surfaces.
• In long growth, cut from the top down and do not exceed
380 mm high.
• Keep trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the
best cutting area.
• The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from the left to
right. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
• Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string.
• Plastic parts may be cleaned by using a mild soap and a
damp rag.
• The line cutter
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on the edge of the guard can dull over
time. It is recommended you periodically touch‑up the
sharpness of the blade with a file.
