
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted. Release the
clamp on the tube. The tubes can then be adjusted shorter or
longer. When the desired height is achieved, lock in place with the
clamp. (Fig
.
3
)
UNPACKING
This product requires some assembly.
PACKING LIST
-
String Trimmer
-
Safety Guard
-
Charger and Battery Pack
-
Owner
’
s Manual
-
Hardware
Bag
WARNING:
Do not install battery until assembly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box.
Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage
occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1
-
800
-
633
-
1501
for assistance.
ATTACHING THE GUARD
WARNING:
Do not operate the trimmer without the guard attached.
Always
wear
gloves
when
mounting
or
replacing
the
guard
.
Be
careful
of
the
blade
on
the
guard
and
protect
your
hands
from
being
injured
by
the
blade
.
•
Turn the trimmer upside down so that you are looking down at
the spool cap.
•
Turn the guard upside down and slide it fully into the housing.
Make sure that the tabs on the guard slip into holes in the
housing.
•
Insert the guard screw and tighten it securely.
(
Fig.2
)
TO TURN THE TOOL ON
Push the lock button in with your thumb and then squeeze the
trigger with your fingers. (Once the tool is running, you can release
the lock button). To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.
Before you start the unit, make sure the trimmer is not contacting
any object.
WARNING:
Stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown
out at high speed by the line. The unit and guard are designed to
reduce the danger.
WARNING:
To guard against injury, observe the following:
Read owner
’
s manual before using, save owner
’
s
manual.
Keep hands away from lines.
Keep hands on handles. Don
’
t overreach.
If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop tool
immediately, check for damage and have any damage repaired
before further operation is attempted. Do not
operate with a broken hub or spool.
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ASSEMBLY
OPERATING
INSTALLING AND REMOVING BATTERY PACK FROM THE
UNIT
Slide the battery pack into the string trimmer (see illustration).
Ensure the battery is securely connected. To remove the battery,
depress the release button and slide battery pack out of tool.(Fig
.
4
)
Fig.4