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Item 62567

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Trimmer Operation

1. If head is in vertical position, pull back

on Angle Sleeve, rotate head 180°,

and release Angle Sleeve.

cAUTION! Make sure Angle Sleeve

locks in the new position.

2. To adjust head angle, press the

Head Angle Button (27), adjust as desired, and

release Button.

cAUTION! Make sure head angle

locks in the new position.

3. Clear the work area of all fragile objects and all

objects that may be thrown during operation.

Keep extension cord clear of work area.

4. Remove the Blade Cover and keep it available.

5. Make sure Trigger is released, then connect

the Power Cord to the extension cord,

see

Using cord Hook

on page 9.

6. Squeeze the Trigger, and slowly move the

spinning Line across the work area.

cAUTION! DO NOT STRIKE THE HEAD,

doing so may damage it and cause it to break.

7. To prevent accidents, turn off the appliance

and unplug it after use. Clean, then cover the

Trimming Blade with the Blade Cover and store

the appliance indoors out of children’s reach.

Edger Operation

1. If head is in horizontal position, pull

back on Angle Sleeve, rotate head 180°,

and release Angle Sleeve.

cAUTION! Make sure Angle Sleeve

locks in the new position.

2. To adjust head angle, press the

Head Angle Button (27), adjust as desired, and

release Button.

cAUTION! Make sure head angle

locks in the new position.

3. Clear the work area of all fragile objects and all

objects that may be thrown during operation.

Keep extension cord clear of work area.

4. Remove the Blade Cover and keep it available.

5. Make sure Trigger is released, then connect

the Power Cord to the extension cord,

see

Using cord Hook

on page 9.

6. Squeeze the Trigger, and slowly move the

spinning Line across the work area.

cAUTION! DO NOT STRIKE THE HEAD,

doing so may damage it and cause it to break.

7. To prevent accidents, turn off the appliance

and unplug it after use. Clean, then cover the

Trimming Blade with the Blade Cover and store

the appliance indoors out of children’s reach.

Summary of Contents for 62567

Page 1: ...nce When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2015 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manual may ...

Page 2: ...inor or moderate injury Addresses practices not related to personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electric gardening appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Power Cord Safety WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock use only with an extension cord ...

Page 3: ...rd Size The following table shows the correct cord size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord TABLE A MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 120 VOLT Ampere Rating at full load EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25 50 100 150 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Not recommend...

Page 4: ...isconnect Appliance Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use before servicing when changing accessories such as blades and the like 11 Keep guards in place and in working order 12 Only replace the line on this appliance with the line material and diameter of line listed on the Specifications table Other materials such as wire rope or blades can damage the appliance and be for...

Page 5: ...art is cracked or damaged 5 Cover the Trimming Blade after every use 6 Do not use appliance for other than intended use 7 Maintain labels and nameplates on the appliance These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 8 The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions...

Page 6: ...he appliance from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual Assembly Install Guard 1 CAUTION TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CUTS Cover the Trimming Blade 27 2 with a blade cover before installing the Guard 2 Align Guard 27 3 over Housing as ...

Page 7: ...and move the Auxiliary Handle to the desired position WARNING Tighten the Locking Knob after adjustment Auxiliary Handle Locking Knob 12 2 Handle Bracket 11 Figure B Auxiliary Handle Installation Install Edge Guide 1 Snap Edge Guide 25 into holes on both sides of Housing as shown in Figure C 2 Use the Edge Guide to limit striking objects with the Line while trimming nearby 3 Flip the Edge Guide up...

Page 8: ...sories Attachments Use of any accessory or attachment other than those listed below may increase the risk of serious injury Only replace the line on this appliance with the line material and diameter of line listed on the Specifications table Other materials such as wire rope or blades can damage the appliance and be forcefully and dangerously ejected from the appliance upon breaking Accessories a...

Page 9: ...ION Make sure that the Power Switch Trigger is in the off position and unplug the appliance from its electrical outlet before setting up the appliance Using Cord Hook 1 An extension cord sold separately will be required Ensure that the extension cord is an outdoor type extension cord and that it is the correct design to accept this appliance s plug 2 WARNING TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND SERIOUS P...

Page 10: ...eassemble Reel Cover onto Reel and make sure that both buttons pop back into place Feeding Nylon Line NOTICE To prevent damage DO NOT BUMP REEL This string trimmer feeds Line automatically when stopping 1 Make sure area is safe to operate appliance in then operate it at full speed 2 Release Trigger and allow Line to stop fully 3 Line will feed slightly Repeat as desired Note Line will feed only if...

Page 11: ...ff the appliance and unplug it after use Clean then cover the Trimming Blade with the Blade Cover and store the appliance indoors out of children s reach Edger Operation 1 If head is in horizontal position pull back on Angle Sleeve rotate head 180 and release Angle Sleeve CAUTION Make sure Angle Sleeve locks in the new position 2 To adjust head angle press the Head Angle Button 27 adjust as desire...

Page 12: ...RY FROM APPLIANCE FAILURE Do not use damaged equipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Cleaning Maintenance and Lubrication 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general condition of the appliance Check for loose hardware misalignment or binding of moving parts damaged cord electrical wiring cracked or broken parts and any other condition that may affect...

Page 13: ...ANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS...

Page 14: ...2 5 Auxiliary Handle 1 12 6 Bolt 1 13 Terminal 2 14 Screw 2 15 Right Housing 1 16 Right Aluminum Cover 1 17 Left Aluminum Cover 1 18 Clamp 1 19 Angle Button Spring 1 20 Head Angle Button 1 21 Left Housing 1 22 Soft Grip 1 23 Shock Pad 4 24 Motor Asm 1 Part Description Qty 24 1 Motor Back Support 1 24 2 Copper Brush Holder 2 24 3 Carbon Brush 2 24 4 Nut 2 24 5 608Z Bearing 2 24 6 Rotor Asm 1 24 7 S...

Page 15: ...Operation Maintenance Setup Assembly Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 12 1 12 2 12 4 12 5 12 6 24 1 24 2 24 3 24 4 24 5 24 6 24 7 24 8 24 9 24 10 27 1 27 2 27 3 28 1 28 2 28 3 28 4 28 5 28 6 28 7 28 8 28 9 28 10 8 27 4 27 5 12 3 ...

Page 16: ...so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If o...

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