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5 — English
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper in-
terpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL
NAME
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Keep Bystanders
Away
Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
Ricochet
Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property
damage.
No Blade
Do not install or use any type of blade on a product displaying this
symbol.
Recycle Symbol
This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state, or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your
local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/
or disposal options.
Direct Current
Type or a characteristic of current
no
No Load Speed
Rotational speed, at no load
.../min
Per Minute
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
V
Volts
Voltage
Hz
Hertz
Frequency (cycles per second)
min
Minutes
Time
SYMBOLS
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor .................................................................. 18 Volt DC
Cutting Swath ..................................................11 in. / 13 in.
KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER/EDGER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
ADJUSTABLE CUTTING DIAMETER
The cutting diameter is adjustable from 11 in. and 13 in. by
rotating the line cutoff blade.
EDGER WHEEL
The edger wheel allows for more stable cutting performance
while edging.
GRASS DEFLECTOR
The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect
from flying debris.
HANDLE OVERMOLD
Handle overmold provides added user comfort.
LOCK-OUT TRIGGER
The lock-out trigger prevents accidental starting.
ROTATING TRIMMER HEAD
The rotating trimmer head can be locked in two different
positions for ease of use when edging and trimming.
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled
by the amount of switch trigger depression.
Line Size .....................................0.080 in. diameter twisted