TO TURN THE TOOL ON
Push the lock button in with your thumb and
then squeeze the trigger with your fingers.
(Once the tool is running, you can release the
lock button). To turn the tool OFF, release the
trigger.
To use with the mower deck, attach the mower
deck to the string trimmer, and switch the
trimmer on as directed above.
Before you start the unit, make sure the
trimmer is not contacting any object.
LINE FEEDING
Your trimmer uses .065” (1.65mm) diameter nylon line to cut grass
and weeds quickly and easily. In time, the tip of the nylon line will
become worn and the auto feed mechanism will automatically feed
and trim a fresh length of line. The cutting line will wear faster if the
cutting is done along sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier
weeds are being cut. The line will extend approximately ¼ in. with
each stop and start of the switch trigger until the line reaches the
length of the grass deflector blade.
Do not bump unit on ground
in
attempt to feed line or for any other purpose.
Automatic feed
With
each
switching
off
and
on, the line is adjusted out of the spool
hub.
NOTE
:
Frequently
switching
on
and
off
without
reason
results
in
increased
line
wear.
NOTE: If
the
cutting
line
becomes
too
short
during operation due to
wear, switch the device off and then back on again to extend the
working length of the cutting line automatically.
Manual
feed
If your trimmer line hits sharp or abrasive objects, such as stones,
metal pieces or concrete the trimmer line can be cut too short to
continue trimming. In this case, you can manually extend the line ( Fig
11
)
:
1.
REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK.
2.
Press the line-feeding button with one hand while pulling the line
out with the other.
3.
Press the button repeatedly to release line to the proper length.
Each press of the button will release approximately 1/4 inch of
line. (Note: Release only enough line to extend just beyond the
blade. If too much line is released, the blade will be unable to cut
it to the correct working length and it may become tangled on the
rotating shaft.)
4.
Install the battery pack.
5.
Restart the trimmer and return to normal operation.
CAUTION:
Lines coasts after turn off.
Do not use under wet conditions.
CAUTION:
Inspect area to be trimmed and remove any wire, cord,
or string-like objects which could become entangled in the rotating
line or spool. Be particularly careful to avoid any wire which might be
bent outwardly into the path of the tool, such as barbs at the base of
a chain link fence.
Proper Cutting Stance
Weight should be balanced with both feet on solid
ground.
Basic Cutting Procedure
Slowly swing trimmer side-to-side as shown.
EDGING
The
edge cutting function enables precise and easy cutting along
the lawn edge. Press
the
locating
button
on the angle adjustment
knob
and
simultaneously
turn
the
head
of
the
trimmer
90
degree.
NOTE
:
To
make
working
easier
,
in
this
position
,
the
device
can
be
guided
along
the
ground
on
the
guide
wheel.
Return to trimming position by turning the tool off, push in the
button and rotate the trimmer head clockwise until it stops. When
using the tool in the trimmer mode you may choose to fold the wire
edge guide up out of the way. ( Fig 10)
WARNING:
Do not trim near electrical wires or buildings.
USING WITH MOWER DECK:
Grip the handle of the string trimmer and move the mower deck
forward slowly in a straight line to ensure even cutting and
coverage of the lawn. Do not lift up or pivot mower deck. Keep all
four wheels in contact with the ground.
5
LSTM2012-4
OPERATING
Fig
.
11
Line-Feeding
Button
Pull
Fig
.
10
WARNING:
To guard against injury, observe the following:
Read owner’s manual before using, save owner’s
manual.
Keep hands away from lines.
Keep hands on handles. Don’t overreach.
If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop tool
immediately, check for damage and have any damage repaired
before further operation is attempted. Do not
operate with a broken hub or spool.
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
The deck can either be moved in long lines in a traditional
moving fashion or moved back and forth in a vacuuming-like motion.
Several passes may be required with long grass.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this type of product to make
WARNING:
Stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown
out at high speed by the line. The unit and guard are designed to
reduce the danger.
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suffi-
cient to inflict serious injury.
