English
5
receptacle end of the extension cord into the power
cord plug
3
in the trimmer.
Figure I
17
Releasing the cutting line
For shipping purposes, the cutting line is taped to the spool
housing.
• Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the spool
housing.
• See "Replacing the Spool" for instructions for removing
the spool
Setting trimming or edging mode
WARNING:
Disconnect the plug from the
power source before making any adjustments.
The trimmer can be used in trimming mode or edging
mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges and
flower beds.
WARNING:
When being used as an
Edger, stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be
thrown out at high speed by the line. The trimmer and
guard are designed to reduce the danger. However,
MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least
100 feet (30m) away.
• To operate as a maintenance edger, turn the collar
5
as
shown in figure H.
• Hold the metal shaft and rotate the lower housing 180°
as shown in figure J.
• Turn the collar back until tight.
NOTE:
The metal shaft and housing will only rotate in one
direction.
• To return to the trimming position, loosen the lock
collar and rotate the lower housing back 180° and
retightening the collar
.
Figure J
5
OPERATION
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before making
any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
WARNING
:
Always use proper eye
protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA
Z94.3) while operating this appliance.
CAUTION
:
Before you begin trimming, only
use the appropriate type of cutting line-
080 inch (1.65
mm) diameter, ROUND
nylon line.
CAUTION
:
Inspect area to be trimmed and
remove any wire, cord, or string-like objects which
could become entangled in the rotating line or spool.
Be particularly careful to avoid any wire which might
be bent outwardly into the path of the appliance, such
as barbs at the base of a chain link fence.
Proper Hand Position
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury,
ALWAYS
use proper hand position
as shown.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury,
ALWAYS
hold securely in anticipation
of a sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
and one hand on the auxiliary handle
4
.
Switching on and off
• To switch the trimmer on, squeeze the trigger switch
1
.
• To switch the trimmer off, release the trigger switch.
Operating the trimmer
• With the unit on, angle unit and slowly swing the
trimmer side to side as shown in figure K.
• Maintain a cutting angle of 5° to 10°. Do not exceed 10°.
Cut with the tip of the line. To keep distance from hard
surfaces use edge guide
7
. Pull the guide out until it
snaps securely into place
• Maintain a minimum distance of 24 inches (609.6 mm)
between the guard and your feet as shown in figure L.
