MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
TRIMMER/EDGER
WARNING: FAILURE TO IDENTIFY
AND REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN
PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY. INSPECT THE TRIMMER/
EDGER REGULARLY. REGULAR
INSPECTION IS THE FIRST STEP TO
PROPER MAINTENANCE. FOLLOW THE
GUIDELINES BELOW TO MAXIMISE
SAFETY AND SATISFACTION. HAVE
ANY DAMAGED OR EXCESSIVELY WORN
PARTS REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING: A BATTERY OPERATED
TOOL WITH THE BATTERY PACK
INSERTED IS ALWAYS ON AND CAN START
ACCIDENTALLY REMOVE THE BATTERY
PACK FROM THE TRIMMER/EDGER
BEFORE INSPECTING, CLEANING, OR
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: WHEN CLEANING THE
TRIMMER/EDGER, DO NOT IMMERSE IN
WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS
INSPECT THE TRIMMER HEAD
• Make sure the trimmer head is free of cracks
or other damage If it is damaged, replace
it Serious personal injury can result if a
damaged trimmer head breaks during use
• Check that the trimmer head rotates freely
and that the trimmer line advances If the
trimmer head fails to rotate freely, see
"Correcting grass bind"
• If the trimmer line gets stuck or is tangled,
open the GSL head and check the disk
Replace or reinstall the disk as needed
• Inspect the grass wrap protector to make
sure t is not cracked, broken, or loose If it is
damaged, replace it
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SAFETY RULES
INSPECT THE HANDLES
WARNING: SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT IF A DAMAGED
HANDLE BREAKS DURING USE. MAKE
SURE THAT BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR
HANDLES ARE CLEAN, DRY, AND ARE FREE
OF CRACKS OR OTHER DAMAGE.
INSPECT BATTERY PORT
Make sure the battery port is clean, dry, and
free of debris Debris in the battery port can
prevent a good electrical connection between
the battery pack and the trimmer/edger
CLEAN THE TRIMMER/EDGER
• Wipe dust, leaves, and clippings from the
trimmer/edger
• Clear the air vents to ensure proper airflow
and prevent overheating
• Remove grass or weeds wound around the
shaft and trimmer head
• Wipe the trimmer motor housing with a
clean cloth moistened with mild soap and
water
• Never use harsh cleaners or solvents
IMPORTANT: KEEP THE VENTS CLEAR
AND REMOVE DEBRIS WRAPPED
AROUND THE TRIMMER HEAD TO HELP
PREVENT OVERHEATING.
Oregon® Trimmer/Edger Model ST275-GSL
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