11 — English
TROUBLESHOOTING
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Line will not advance when
using the auto-feed head
Line is welded to itself.
Not enough line on spool.
Line is worn too short.
Line is tangled on spool.
Lubricate with silicone spray.
Install more line. Refer to
Line Replacement
earlier
in this manual.
Pull line while pressing button.
Remove line from spool and rewind. Refer to
Line
Replacement
earlier in this manual.
Grass wraps around shaft
housing and string head
Cutting tall grass at ground
level.
Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping.
Motor fails to start when switch
trigger is depressed
Battery is not secure.
Battery is not charged.
To secure the battery pack, make sure the latches
on each side of the battery pack snap into place.
Charge the battery pack according to the instructions
included with your model.
MAINTENANCE
STORING THE TRIMMER
Remove the battery pack from the string trimmer before
storing.
Clean all foreign material from the trimmer.
Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals and de-icing salts.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
FOR RECYCLING
WARNING:
Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with
heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or
disassemble battery pack or remove any of its compo-
nents. Lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium batteries must
be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch
both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as
short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure
to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/
or serious injury.
