English
or AC/DC .... alternating or
direct current
...................... Class II
Construction
(double insulated)
n o ....................... no load speed
n ......................... rated speed
PSI....................... pounds per square
inch
...................... earthing terminal
..................... safety alert symbol
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
serious personal injury, turn unit off and remove
the battery pack before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories, when
replacing line, or prior to cleaning. An accidental start‑up
can cause injury.
Installing the Guard (Fig. A–C)
WARNING:
Damage or personal injury could result.
WARNING:
APPLIANCE WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE. The
guard must always be properly attached on the appliance to
protect the user.
1. Remove the guard screw
10
2. Slide the guard
fully onto the motor housing
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Make sure the tabs
on the guard engage the ribs
the trimmer head.
3. Continue to slide the guard on until it "snaps" into place.
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The locking tab
should snap into the housing slot
4. Using a crosshead screwdriver, insert the guard
15
screw
and tighten securely.
5. Once the guard is installed, remove the covering from
the line cut-off blade, located on the edge of the guard.
Replacing Guard (Fig. A–C)
WARNING:
without guard firmly in place. Damage or personal injury
could result.
Remove Current Guard
1. Remove the guard screw
10
2. Slide the guard
off.
Assembling the New Guard
1. Slide the guard into place as shown in Fig. B.
2. Replace and securely tighten the guard screw
Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. D–F)
For some models the auxiliary handle
attached. If the model needs the auxiliary handle attached,
please refer to these instructions.
1. To attach the auxiliary handle, press in on the auxiliary
handle adjustment buttons
upper housing.
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..................... visible radiation–
do not stare into
the light
..................... wear respiratory
protection
..................... wear eye
protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
..................... read all
documentation
..................... do not expose to
rain
To reduce the risk of
Never remove the guard.
NEVER OPERATE
15
.
8
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Never operate appliance
15
as shown in Fig. C.
15
.
5
may need to be
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on both sides of the
2. Position the auxiliary handle as shown in Fig. D–F.
Partially push the auxiliary handle on so it will hold the
buttons in when you release them with your hand.
3. Push the auxiliary handle completely onto the housing
and position it slightly until it "snaps" into place.
nOTE: To adjust the auxiliary handle up or down, press in
on the buttons and raise or lower the handle.
nOTE: The handle should be adjusted so that your front
arm is straight when the tool is in the working position.
Height Adjustment (Fig. A, G)
CAUTION:
to obtain proper working positions.
1. The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted by
loosening the height-adjust collar
direction of the arrow shown in Figure A, G.
2. Move the upper housing straight up or down. When the
desired height is achieved, tighten the collar by rotating it
opposite of the direction shown in Figure A, G.
Releasing the Cutting Line (Fig. A)
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing
• Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the
spool housing.
OPERATION
WARNING:
serious personal injury, turn unit off and remove
the battery pack before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories, when
replacing line, or prior to cleaning. An accidental start‑up
can cause injury.
.
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on
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. H)
WARNING:
.
in the off position before inserting the battery pack.
nOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fully charged.
1. To install the battery pack
the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's handle and
slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that it does not disengage.
2. To remove the battery pack from the tool, press the
battery release button
out of the tool handle. Insert it into the charger.
Switching Trimmer On and Off (Fig. A)
WARNING:
trigger in the on position.
1. To turn the appliance on, press the lock-off button
and then squeeze the trigger switch
running, you may release the lock-off button.
2. To turn the appliance off, release the trigger.
Speed Control Switch (Fig. A, H, P)
This string trimmer gives you the choice to operate at a
more efficient speed to extend the runtime for larger jobs, or
accelerate the trimmer speed for high-performance cutting.
Adjust the length of the trimmer
6
by rotating it in the
To reduce the risk of
Ensure the tool/appliance is
12
into the tool handle, align
13
and firmly pull the battery pack
Never attempt to lock the
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. Once the unit is
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.
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