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CORRECT OPERATING POSITION
Trimming
Edging
(XT & TE)
WARNING:
Always wear eye pro-
tection. Never lean over the trimmer
head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be
thrown into eyes and face and cause
blindness or other serious injury.
When operating unit, stand as shown and
check for the following:
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Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
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Hold trigger handle with right hand and
assist handle with left hand.
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Keep unit below waist level.
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Cut from your right to your left to ensure
debris is thrown away from you. With-
out bending over, keep line near and
parallel to the ground (perpendicular
when edging) and not crowded into
material being cut.
ADJUSTING UPPER HANDLE
(XT Series only)
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Press button located on the underside
of the upper handle and extend handle
to a comfortable position.
Button
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
To advance the line, tap the bottom of the
cutting head on the ground while the trim-
mer is running at full speed. The metal
blade attached to the shield will cut the
line to the proper length.
Cutting
Head
TAP
Metal Blade
TWIST ‘N EDGE
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FEATURE
XT & TE series units are equipped with a
button on the side of the unit. If your unit
includes this feature you can press this
button and twist the lower portion 180
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counterclockwise into an edging posi-
tion.
Twist ‘N Edge Button
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Disconnect power
source before performing maintenance.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to opera-
tor abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator
must maintain unit as instructed in this
manual. Various adjustments will need to
be made periodically to properly main-
tain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PARTS
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Housing Screws
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Assist Handle
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Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for
replacement of damaged or worn parts
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Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch func-
tions properly by pressing and releas-
ing the trigger switch. Make sure motor
stops.
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Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit
if debris shield is damaged.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA-
BELS
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After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the
unit using a damp cloth with a mild de-
tergent.
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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
