Install The Battery Pack; Remove The Battery Pack; Operation; Important - Powerworks P24ST Manual Del Operario

4. Insert the screws into the shaft.
5. Tighten the screws.
4.4

INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK

Figure 5.
WARNING
• If the battery pack or charger is damaged, replace
the battery pack or the charger.
• Stop the machine and wait until the motor stops
before you install or remove the battery pack.
• Read, know, and do the instructions in the battery
and charger manual.
1. Align the lift ribs on the battery pack with the
grooves in the battery compartment.
2. Push the battery pack into the battery compartment
until the battery pack locks into place.
3. When you hear a click, the battery pack is installed.
4.5

REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

Figure 5.
1. Push and hold the battery release button.
2. Remove the battery pack from the machine.
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OPERATION

IMPORTANT

Before you operate the machine, read and understand
the safety regulations and the operation instructions.
WARNING
Be careful when you operate the machine.
5.1

CONTROLS

5.2

START THE MACHINE

Figure 6.
1. Push the lock-out button and pull the trigger.
5.3

STOP THE MACHINE

Figure 6.
1. Release the trigger to stop the machine.
5.4

OPERATION TIPS

Figure 7.
WARNING
Keep clearance between the body and the machine.
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Do not operate the machine without guard in place.
Do these tips when you use the machine
• Keep the machine connected to the correctly worn
harness.
• Keep a firm hold with the two hands on the machine
while you operate the machine.
• Cut tall grass from the top down.
If grass winds around the trimmer head:
• Remove the battery pack.
• Remove the grass.
5.5

CUTTING TIPS

Figure 8.
• Tilt the machine toward the area to be cut. Use the
tip of the cutting line to cut grass.
• Move the machine from right to left to prevent
thrown debris toward the operator.
• Do not cut in the dangerous area.
• Do not force the trimmer head into uncut grass.
• Wire and picket fences cause cutting line wear and
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood
can wear the cutting line quickly.
5.6 ADJUST THE LENGTH OF THE
CUTTING LINE
Figure 6.
The machine has an auto-feed head. It will damage
the machine if you hit the head to try to advance the
line.
If the cutting line does not automatically advance, it
can be tangled or empty.
1. When the machine is on, release the trigger.
2. Wait two seconds, push the trigger again.
The line will extend approximately 0.4 in. with each
stop and start of the switch trigger until the line
reaches the cut-off blade and the cut-off blade cuts the
excess length.
5.7 ADJUST THE LENGTH OF THE
CUTTING LINE MANUALLY
Figure 9.
1. Stop the machine.
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