CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
Basic Cutting Procedure
Wear non
-
slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
For the best cutting action against walls, fences and in high grass,
move trimmer slowly so grass is cut WITH THE TIP of the high speed
nylon line.
Avoid running trimmer with hub in contact with ground.
Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
NOTE: As the weather becomes cooler, the tendency for the nylon line
to break becomes greater. DO NOT USE WHEN TEMPERATURE IS
BELOW 50 degrees F.
Cut tall grass from top down.
Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left
hand on the front handle. Trimmer should be held at a comfortable
position with the rear handle about hip height.
WARNING:
Always hold trimmer away from body. Any contact with the
string trimmer cutting head while operating can result in serious
personal injury.
The life of your nylon line is dependent upon following instructions for
proper use, as well as what is being cut, and where the cutting is
being done.
WARNING:
Do not trim near electrical wires.
WARNING:
Do not operate a string trimmer in a tree, on a ladder, or
on a scaffold; this is extremely dangerous.
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
−
Tilt
trimmer at a slight angle from the ground(10
o
-
30
o
).
−
Lower
to
grass
or
weeds
you
intend
to
cut
.
(If
they
are
over
20cm(8
in.) high, start cutting at top.)
−
Slowly
swing
unit
into
and
out
of
area
being
cut
,
hold
the
unit
off
the
ground
at
desired
cutting
height
.
OPERATING
LINE FEEDING
In order to feed a length of cutting line, strike the bump cap on the lawn
while the trimmer is running. This will automatically feed a new length of
line and trim it to the correct length. A firm but gentle motion should be
used to strike the bump cap. The unit should be angled slightly forward
to prevent the guard from contacting the ground. This process may be
repeated as often as necessary. If unit fails to feed, unplug extension
cord at trimmer and clean out the bump cap.
ADVANCING THE LINE MANUALLY
If the nylon line is too short and cannot be lengthened by tapping. They
must be pulled from the spool by hand.Disconnect the string trimmer
from the power supply. Place the unit on the floor.
Using one hand, press the underside of the spool and pull both nylon
lines out until they reach slightly further than the edge of the guard. The
nylon line will be cut to the correct length by the blade next time the unit
is used.
5
Model ST00010
TO TURN THE TOOL ON
•
To start the string trimmer, press the switch trigger.
•
To stop the string trimmer, release the switch trigger.
Before you start the unit, make sure the trimmer is not contacting
any object.
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.
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.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this type of product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
CAUTION
: Lines coasts after turn off.
Do not use under wet conditions.
Do not use with damaged extension cord.
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.
WARNING:
To guard against injury, observe the following:
Read instruction manual before using.
Save instruction manual.
Keep hands away from lines.
Keep hands on handles. Don
’
t overreach.
