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English (Original Instructions)
STARTING/STOPPING THE LINE TRIMMER
See Figure 4.
To start the line trimmer, push the lock-out button to
either the right or left side and pull the switch trigger.
To stop the line trimmer, release the switch trigger.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured before
beginning operation.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
Remove the battery pack.
TELESCOPING BOOM
See Figure 6.
The boom can be extended or shortened for ease of use.
Remove the battery pack.
Loosen the telescoping boom locking coupler by
turning it counterclockwise. Slide the boom to the
desired position.
Tighten the coupler by turning clockwise. Make sure
the boom is securely tightened before reinstalling the
battery pack.
ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 7.
The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.
Remove the battery pack.
Set the trimmer on a flat surface and turn the knob
counterclockwise to loosen the handle.
For trimming, adjust the handle upward.
For edging, adjust the handle downward.
Turn the knob clockwise until the handle is securely
tightened before reinstalling the battery pack.
THREE-POSITION PIVOTING HEAD
See Figure 8.
The trimmer head can be adjusted to three different
positions.
Remove the battery pack.
Depress the pivot button and move the trimmer head
up or down to one of the three positions indicated by
the notches.
NOTE:
Adjust the trimmer head to the first and second
notches for trimming and edging. Adjust to the third notch
for storage only.
Make sure the trimmer head is securely locked into
place before reinstalling the battery pack.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 9.
Follow these tips when using the line trimmer:
Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear
handle and your left hand on the front handle.
Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with
the rear handle about hip height.
Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent
grass from wrapping around the boom housing and
line head which may cause damage from overheating.
If grass becomes wrapped around the cutting head:
Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
Remove the grass
WARNING
Always hold the line trimmer away from the body
keeping clearance between the body and the line
trimmer. Any contact with the line trimmer cutting head
while operating can result in serious personal injury.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figure 10.
Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this
is the best cutting area.
The line trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left
to right. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in figure
10.
Use the tip of the line to do the cutting. Do not force
cutting head into uncut grass.
Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may
wear cutting line rapidly.
Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings,
siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the
line.
ADVANCING LINE
NOTE:
The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head.
Bumping the head to try to advance the line will damage
the trimmer and void the warranty.