5
Installing the Guard
The guard is shipped uninstalled and must be in-
stalled before use.
Line up the guard brack-
et with the holes in the
guard.
1.
Insert four screws
through the guard and
into the bracket.
2.
Tighten the screws
securely using the in-
cluded key.
Adjusting the Cutting Diameter
(14")
(16")
To change the cutting diameter from 14" to 16":
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the two screws holding the line cut-off
blade.
3. Rotate the blade 180° and reinstall the screws.
Tighten securely.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack before
changing or removing accessories.
Do not use blades, brush cutting wheels, ac
-
cessories, or attachment other than those rec-
ommended by MILWAUKEE. Serious injury or
product damage may occur.
Replacing the Cutting Line
Use only MILWAUKEE trimmer line (see Specifica
-
tions). Replace the cutting line with either 20' of
.095 line or 25' of .080 line. Note, when used near
abrasive surfaces or in dense growth, the cutting
line will wear faster.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Clean any grass or debris from the trimmer head.
3. Measure out 20' of 0.095" line or 25' of 0.080"
line.
CAUTION:
When replacing the line, use only
0.080" or 0.095" spiral (2 mm or 2.4 mm) diameter
line. Any other size can degrade performance or
cause damage to the tool.
4.
Rotate the cap to align the red indi-
cators on the cap with the red indi-
cators above the eyelets.
5.
Insert the line through either eyelet
and push through the head so an
equal amount of line extends from
each eyelet.
6.
Begin winding the line by rotating
the cap in the direction of the
arrows. Continue twisting until 4"
to 6" of line extends from the
eyelets.
7.
Check that the exposed line
extends no further than the line
blade. If the exposed line is too
long, continue winding the cap
or trim before use.
8.
Under normal operation, the remaining string should
be thrown from the spinning head during use. If any
string remains in the head, or to remove a length of
string to replace with a different type, turn the trim
-
mer head over and press the release tabs. Remove
the housing from the trimmer head to access the
remaining line on the spool.
9. Remove the line and replace the housing by align
-
ing it with the ring. Press until it clicks into place.
Remove the cover away from the head. Discard
any short line remnants. Snap the cover back onto
the trimmer head.
Selecting the Speed
Use the speed control button to select Low
High
Low
or High speeds. Use low speed for larger
jobs where extended battery life is needed.
Use high speed for dense growth applica-
tions.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
(Available as an accessory)
When using this attachment with larger-capacity
battery packs, use the shoulder strap to reduce
user fatigue and help in maintaining control of the
tool during use.
To
install
the strap:
Nut
Bolt
Pole
clip
Bevel
Gate
Carabiner
1.
Remove the battery
pack.
2.
Fit the pole clip around
the power head pole
between the front han-
dle and rear handle in
a location comfortable
during use.
3.
Insert the bolt through
the pole clip and strap
bevel. Thread the nut
onto the bolt and tight-
en securely.
4.
Clip the strap cara-
biner to the bevel.
To
wear
the strap:
1.
Put your right arm
and head through the
strap.
2. Adjust the strap clips
to change the strap
length to fit comfort
-
ably.
3.
Slide the neck pad to
the appropriate posi-
tion.
To
unclip
the strap:
1. Hold the tool by the front handle with your left hand.
2.
Grip the carabiner with your right hand and unclip
by pushing in the gate and it sliding off the bevel.
