WARNING:
sharpening or replacing the line-cutting blade. Note the location of the line-cutting
blade on the guard and protect your hand from injury.
Clean the trimmer after each use
See the Maintenance section for cleaning instructions.
WARNING:
cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents. Use clean cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Check for blockage of the trimmer head
To prevent blockage, keep the trimmer head clean. Remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt
and any other accumulated debris before and after each use.
When blockage happens, stop the string trimmer and remove the battery. Then remove
any grass that may have wrapped itself around the motor shaft or trimmer head.
STARTING/STOPPING THE MACHINE
WARNING:
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy duty,
long trousers, boots and gloves. Do not wear short trousers, sandals or go barefoot.
To start the machine (Fig. 8)
1. Move the lock-off lever forward and
then press the trigger switch to start.
2. The rotational speed of the trimmer
head is controlled with the trigger
switch. More pressure on the
trigger results in higher speed; less
pressure on the trigger results in
lower speed. Adjust the speed to
suit the task at hand.
NOTICE:
The motor starts only when the lock-off lever is moved forward and the
trigger switch is depressed at the same time.
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56-VOLT LITHIUM-ION COMMERCIAL 17.5" STRING TRIMMER — STX4500/STX4500-FC
Always wear gloves when mounting or replacing the guard or when
Never use water to clean your trimmer. Avoid using solvents when
Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this machine.
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Lock-off Lever
a
b
Trigger Switch