56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMER — ST1620E-T
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ATTACHING/DETACHING THE BATTERY PACK
Fully charge before first use.
To Attach
Align the battery ribs with the mounting slots and slide
the battery pack in until it snaps into position (Fig. M1).
Make sure that the latch on the grass trimmer snaps into
place and the battery pack is secured to the tool before
beginning operation.
To Detach
WARNING:
Always be aware of the location
of your feet and children or pets around you when
pressing the battery release button. NEVER remove
the battery pack at a high position. Serious injury
could result if the battery pack falls.
Depress the battery-release button and pull the
battery pack out as Fig. M2 shown.
Before each use check for damaged/worn parts
Check the trimmer head, guard, shoulder strap,
shoulder strap loop, and front handle. Replace any
parts that are cracked, warped, bent, or damaged in
any away.
The line-cutting blade on the edge of the guard can
dull over time. It is recommended that you periodically
sharpen it with a file or replace it with a new blade.
STARTING/STOPPING THE GRASS TRIMMER
To Start
Move the lock-off switch forward and then press the
variable speed trigger. The grass trimmer will start.
The rotational speed of the trimmer head is controlled
with the variable speed trigger.
Different pressure on the trigger results in variable
rotating speed of the cutting line. More pressure, higher
speed. (Fig. N).
NOTICE:
The motor starts only when the lock-off switch
is moved forward and the variable speed trigger is
depressed at the same time.
To Stop
Release the variable speed trigger.
WARNING:
Always remove the battery pack
from the grass trimmer during work breaks and after
finishing work.
SPEED ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION
The grass trimmer has two speed settings.
Press the 2-speed switch to change cutting speed
between the low and high (Fig. O).
The speed indicator will display the active speed status:
one light for low speed and two lights for high speed. The
low speed range provides better control of the trimmer
and longer operating time per charge.
TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING (Fig. P)
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The correct angle for the cutting attachment is parallel
to the ground.
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Do not force the trimmer. Allow the very tip of the line
to do the cutting (especially along walls). Cutting with
more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and
may overload the motor.
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The cutting height is determined by the distance of the
cutting line from the lawn surface.
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Grass over 20cm should be cut by working
progressively from top to the bottom in small
increments to avoid premature line wear or motor
drag.
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Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the area
being cut, maintaining the cutting head position at the
desired cutting height. This movement can be either
a forward-backward motion or a side-to-side motion.
Cutting shorter lengths produces best results.
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Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
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Wire and picket fences can cause extra line wear or
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may
wear line rapidly.
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Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings,
siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the
lines.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING LINE LENGTH
The Line-IQ feeding trimmer head is equipped with
advanced technology.
If either end of the cutting line wears less than 18cm
during trimming, trimmer head will release cutting line
automatically, and the extra part of the cutting line will be
cut off by the line cutting blade (Fig. Q).
NOTICE:
No need to tap the trimmer head to release
the cutting line. If you feel a slight tremor of the trimmer
head when trimming the grass, it is the cutting line being
automatically released.
WARNING:
Do not remove or alter the line-cutting
blade assembly. Excessive line length will cause the
motor to overheat and may result in serious personal
injury.
