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2. Insert the shield onto the motor housing.

Ensure the cutting head remains free to

rotate and the line is not caught between

the shield and the motor housing (see 

following illustration).

3. Twist the shield as illustrated until the hole

      in the shield aligns with the hole in the

housings. Make sure the shield

4. Install bolt into shield and motor hous-

ing as shown. Tighten securely.

is assembled to the unit as shown in the

following illustration and in the KNOW

YOUR UNIT section of this manual.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR UNIT

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls

and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Line Limiter Blade

Trimmer Head

with 0.065 in.

Trimmer Line

RECESSED PLUG

The RECESSED PLUG is where you attach

your extension cord to the unit.

TRIGGER SWITCH

The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the

unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the

unit. Release to stop.

LINE LIMITER BLADE

The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cutting

line to the proper cutting length.

ASSIST HANDLE

The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold

and guide the unit.

TRIMMER HEAD

The TRIMMER HEAD holds cutting line and

rotates during operation.

TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON

The TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON is used to

twist the lower portion of the unit into an edg-

ing position.

EDGE GUIDE

The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit from con-

tacting the ground during edging.

CAUTION:

Sharp line limiter blade

Holes

Bolt

Cord

Retainer

Recessed

Plug

Trigger Switch

Assist

Handle

Locking

Sleeve

Assembly

Air

Vents

Twist and Edge Button

Debris Shield

Edge Guide

Motor Housing

Twist shield in this

direction to assemble

Edge Guide

Shield

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Page 1: ...ciones de seguridad Antes de ensamblar el producto lea cuidado samente el instructivo El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones gra ves AVERTISSEMENT Veuillez lire le manuel de l utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité Bien lire les instructions avant d assembler l outil Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves 115254026 24...

Page 2: ...cohol drugs or medication Watch what you are doing use common sense S Avoid unintentional starting of the unit Never carry unit with your finger on the switch Be sure the switch is in the OFF position and never touch the switch when connecting extension cord ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING Avoid a dangerous envi ronment To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use in rain in damp or wet loca tions ...

Page 3: ... it was designed S Use only in daylight or in good artificial light MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNING Disconnect unit from the power supply before performing mainte nance or when changing trimmer line S Maintain unit according to recommended procedures Keep cutting line at proper length Follow instructions for changing trimmer line S Have all service and maintenance not ex plained in this manual performe...

Page 4: ...d thelocking sleeve assembly must be fully tightened be fore and during use to avoid serious injury to the operator and or damage to the unit DO NOT attempt to disassemble unit after initial assembly INSTALLATION OF ASSIST HANDLE 1 Place unit on a flat surface 2 Remove knob and bolt from kit 3 Firmly push the assist handle over the tube To make installation easier tilt han dle toward trigger housi...

Page 5: ...Limiter Blade Trimmer Head with 0 065 in Trimmer Line RECESSED PLUG The RECESSED PLUG is where you attach your extension cord to the unit TRIGGER SWITCH TheTRIGGER SWITCHis used toturn onthe unit Squeezethetrigger switchto operatethe unit Release to stop LINE LIMITER BLADE The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cutting line to the proper cutting length ASSIST HANDLE The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold...

Page 6: ... not crowded into material being cut Cord Retainer Extension Cord AUTOMATIC LINE FEED SYSTEM When the trimmer is initially started a small length of cutting line is fed out After approximately 5 seconds the line will be cut to the correct length by the line limiter as the motor reaches full speed Make sure the motor is up to full speed before trimming If the noise of the cutting line being cut can...

Page 7: ...0 065 inch 1 65 mm diameter line Other sizes of linewill notad vance properly andwill resultin improper cutting head function or can cause serious injury Do not use other materials such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off during cutting and becomea dangerous missile thatcan causese rious injury See page 2 for warning concerning other cutting devices TRIMMING Hold the bottom of the trimmer h...

Page 8: ...move line from notch and feed line through eyelet 12 Reinstall the spool cap MAINTENANCE WARNING Disconnect unit from the power source before performing mainte nance GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS Thewarranty onthis unit does not coveritems that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual Various a...

Page 9: ...de of head 5 Dirt buildup on unit 1 Crowding trimmer line against material being cut 2 Electrical failure 3 Thrown circuit breaker 4 Debris stopping head Line usage is excessive 1 Check line routing 2 Replace spool 3 Cut with tip of line fully extended 4 Replace spool 1 Line improperly routed in head 2 Line size is incorrect 3 Crowding line against material being cut 4 Spool worn or damaged WARNIN...

Page 10: ...al adjustments explained in the instruction manual Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this warranty please contact WEED EATER a division of Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N A Inc 7349 Statesville Road Charlotte NC 28269 1 800 554 6723 In Canada contact WEED EATER 850 Matheson Blvd West Mississauga Ontario L5V 0B4 Giving the model number serial number and date of purchase of y...

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