OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
9
HOLDING THE UNIT
WARNING:
Dress properly t
o reduce the risk
of injury when operating this unit. Do not
wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and
ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy, long pants,
boots and gloves. Do not wear short pants,
sandals or go barefoot.
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position
and check that:
•
The operator is wearing eye protection and proper
clothing.
•
The right arm is slightly bent, the right hand holding
the housing grip.
•
The left arm is straight, the left hand holding the
D-handle.
•
The unit is at waist level.
WARNING:
To prevent serious injury, do not
carry the unit with your finger on the trigger.
• The trimmer bump head is parallel to the ground and
easily contacts the material to be cut without the
operator having to bend over (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8
2. Depress and hold trigger.
3. Release the lock-off button.
TO STOP UNIT
Release the trigger to stop the trimmer.
TO START UNIT
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal
injury, ensure the lock-off button resets each
time the trigger is released.
1. Press and hold the lock-off button in (Fig. 6). This
allows the trigger to operate.
Fig. 6
Lock-Off Button
Fig. 7
Overload
Protection
Switch
Trigger
OVERLOAD PROTECTION SWITCH
This unit is equipped with an overload protection
switch to prevent overheating damage to the motor.
If the switch pops out:
1. Release the trigger and allow the unit to cool for a
minute.
2. Press the overload switch to reset. Resume
operation (Fig. 7).
If the switch pops again shortly after the first time:
1. Allow the unit to cool for 15 to 30 minutes.
2. After the unit has cooled, press the overload switch
to reset. Resume operation
If the switch does not stay in or continues to pop during
operation, take the unit to an authorized service dealer
for repair