SAFETY & WARNING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Rewinding the Spool with Line
34. Maintain the grass trimmer with
care. Use only manufacturer’s
replacement parts. Follow instructions
for changing trimming line. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Always use a clean cloth
when cleaning.
35. This appliance is double insulated to
protect you from electrical shock.
36. Store the unit in a dry place either
locked up or in a high shelf out of
the reach of children to prevent
unauthorized use or damage.
37.
NEVER
douse or squirt the unit
with water or any other liquid. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from
debris. Clean after every use. See
cleaning and storage section for
further instructions.
38. Do
NOT
operate this unit in
explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust.
39. Maintain grass trimmer with care.
Keep grass trimmer clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of
injury.
40. When operating the grass trimmer,
keep the extension cord behind the
grass trimmer.
41. If the grass trimmer starts to vibrate
abnormally, turn the unit off, remove
the extension plug from the unit and
allow the moving parts to stop rotating.
Then inspect the grass trimmer for
any damage or loose parts.
42. Use the grass trimmer
ONLY
in the
upright position, with the cutting line
near the ground as shown in the
instruction manual. Never use the
grass trimmer in any other position.
43. Do not work on a steep slope, always
be sure of your footing. Please note
that freshly cut grass is damp and
slippery.
44. Use only the trimmer line supplied by
the manufacturer. Never use metal
cutting or fishing line.
45. After extending new trimmer line,
return the unit to its normal operating
position before turning the unit
back on.
46. Never use the grass trimmer if the
grass is wet.
47. Use only FANTOM replacement parts.
48. Use specified trimmer spool. Make
sure that the spool is properly installed
and all parts are securely fastened.
49. Check damaged parts – Before further
use of the unit, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other condition that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
WARNING:
Trimmer line throws
objects violently. You and others can
be seriously injured. Wear safety glasses,
boots and leg protection. Keep body parts
clear of rotating line.
WARNING:
Disconnect unit from
power source before performing
maintenance or when changing the trimmer
line.
WARNING
: All electrical repairs to
this unit, including housing, motor, etc.,
must be diagnosed by qualified service
personnel. Replacement parts for a double
insulated appliance must be recommended
by the manufacturer.
5. Bend ½-inch of the other end of the
cutting line and feed through until it
comes out of slot “A”. (Fig. 15) Pull
out about 4-inches.
6. Pull the ends of the cutting line
alternately until you have it evenly
distributed through the openings.
(Fig. 16)
Slot “A”
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
7. When you have completely pulled the
cutting line through the spool, hold
the spool in your hand so that your
thumb and fingers can be used as
guides when winding the cutting line.
Rotate the hub counter-clockwise
until the line is wound around the
spool. (Fig. 17) Make sure that you
leave about 6-inches of the line on
each side for the spool to function
properly.
Fig. 17
8. Replace the spool back into the unit
following the instructions on page 7.
If you wish to rewind the spool yourself,
replace with a nylon cutting line that is
0.05” diameter and 30-feet long. Use of
heavier lines could overload and damage
your grass trimmer.
To rewind trimmer line onto the spool:
1. Remove the empty spool from the
grass trimmer following the
instructions on page 7.
2. Cut the new nylon cutting line to the
exact length.
3. Orient the two (2) holes on the bottom
of the hub with Slot “A” on the line
retainer. (Fig. 12)
Fig. 12
Slot “A”
Align
4. Feed one end of the cutting line into
the hole on the right side first.
(Fig. 13) Take out about 4-inches and
pull it until it comes out of Slot “B”.
(Fig. 14)
Fig. 13
Slot “B”
Fig. 14
WARNING
SERVICING OF A DOUBLE-INSULATED
APPLIANCE.
In a double-insulated product, two systems of
insulation are provided instead of grounding.
No grounding means are provided for a
double-insulated product, nor should
grounding means be added to the product.
Servicing a double-insulated product requires
extreme care and knowledge of the system
and should be done only by qualified service
personnel. Replacement parts for a double-
insulated product must be identical to the
original parts. A double-insulated
product is marked with the words
" double Insulation" or "Double
Insulated". Product may also be marked with
symbol shown.
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