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Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup-
port. Keep firm footing and balance.
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Keep the cutting head below waist level. Do
not raise handles above your waist. Cutting
head can come dangerously close to your
body.
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Keep away from cutting head and spinning
line.
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Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,
scalping, and mowing. Do not force unit. It
will do the job better and with less risk of in-
jury at the rate for which it was designed.
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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.
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Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length. Follow instructions for changing
trimmer line.
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Have all service and maintenance not ex-
plained in this manual performed by an au-
thorized service dealer to avoid creating a
hazard.
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Never douse or squirt the unit with water or
any other liquid. Clean unit and labels with
a damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
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Keep the air vents clean and free of debris
to avoid overheating the motor. Clean after
each use.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
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Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
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Carry the unit with motor stopped.
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Store the unit so the line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) cannot cause injury.
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Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of
the reach of children. Store unit unplugged.
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Do not hang unit so that the trigger switch is
depressed.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
This unit is double insulated to help protect
against electric shock. Double insulation
construction consists of two separate “layers”
of electrical insulation instead of grounding.
Tools built with this insulation system are not
intended to be grounded. No grounding
means is provided on this unit, nor should a
means of grounding be added to this unit. As a
result, the extension cord used with your unit
can be plugged into any standard 120 volt
electrical outlet.
Safety precautions must be observed when
operating any electrical tool. The double in-
sulation system only provides added protec-
tion against injury resulting from an internal
electrical insulation failure.
WARNING:
All electrical repairs to
this unit, including housing, switch, motor,
wires, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired
by qualified service personnel. Replacement
parts for a double insulated appliance must be
recommended by the manufacturer. A double
insulated appliance is marked with the words
“double insulation” or “double insulated”. The
symbol (square within a square)
may also
be marked on the appliance. Failure to have
the unit repaired by qualified service person-
nel can cause the double insulation construc-
tion to become ineffective and result in seri-
ous injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
If received assembled,
review all assembly steps to ensure your unit
is properly assembled and all fasteners are
secure.
SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Align the upper shaft and lower shaft.
2. Push shafts together until they snap into
place.
NOTE:
When the unit is assembled correct-
ly, there should not be a gap between the two
shafts.
Upper Shaft
Lower Shaft
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING:
The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others. Your unit is equipped
with a line limiter blade, which cuts excess
line to the proper length while running. The
line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is
sharp and can cut you.
NOTE:
If shield is not properly installed, dam-
age to unit (including motor failure) will result.
1. Place 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 il-
lustration).
