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Drop the edge guide (11) to the open position. Ensure
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that the edging guide is all the way down, an audible
click will be heard.
Do not use this trimmer to create trenches.
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Using the edge guide (11), guide the trimmer as shown
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in figure P.
Position the edge guide on the edge of the sidewalk or
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abrasive surface so the cutting line is over the grass or
dirt area to be edged.
To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the trimmer.
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Operation
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
turn unit off and remove the battery pack before making
any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Warning! Always use proper eye protection.
Caution: Before you begin trimming, only use the appropriate
type of cutting line - 2.0mm diameter, ROUND nylon line.
Caution: Inspect area to be trimmed and
remove any wire, cord, or string-like objects which could
become entangled in the rotating line or spool. Be particularly
careful to avoid any wire which might be bent outwardly into
the path of the appliance, such as barbs at the base of a chain
link fence.
Proper hand position
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown in figure O.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
(3) and one hand on the auxiliary handle (5).
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden reaction.
Switching on and off
To switch the trimmer on, press in and hold the lock
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off button (2), depress the variable speed trigger (1).
The trimmer's speed, power, and runtime depend on
how far you press the switch. Lightly depressing the
trigger will result in lower speed and power, but longer
runtime. Fully depressing the trigger will result in
maximum speed and power, but shorter runtime.
To switch the trimmer off, release both the trigger and
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the lock off button.
Warning! Never attempt to lock the on/off button in the on
position.
Operating the trimmer
With the unit on, angle unit and slowly swing the
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trimmer side to side as shown in figure N.
Maintain a cutting angle of 5° to 10°. Do not exceed 10°.
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(Original instructions)
Cut with the tip of the line. To keep distance from hard
surfaces use edge guide (11). Pull the guide out until it
snaps securely into place
Maintain a minimum distance of 24 inches (60cm)
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between the guard and your feet as shown in figure O.
Speed control & runtime extension modes
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 (figure Q).
To extend runtime, pull the speed-control switch (4)
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back toward the battery (14) into position #1. This mode
is best for larger projects that require more time to
complete.
To accelerate the trimmer, push the speed-control
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switch forward toward the motor housing (10) into
position #2. This mode is best to cut through heavier
growth and for applications that need higher RPM.
Note: When in acceleration mode (#2), runtime will be
decreased as compared to when trimmer is in extended
runtime mode (#1).
Helpful cutting tips
Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force
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string head into uncut grass. Use edge guide along such
things as fences, houses and flower beds for best
practices.
Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
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breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may
wear string rapidly.
Do not allow spool cap to drag on ground or other
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surfaces.
In long growth cut from the top down and do not exceed
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300 mm high.
Keep trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the
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best cutting area.
The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from the right to
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left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
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and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string.
Replacing the spool
Warning! Remove the battery from the trimmer before making
any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
appliance accidentally. From time to time, especially when
cutting thick or stalky weeds, the line feeding hub may
become clogged with sap or other material and the line will
become jammed as a result. To clear the jam, follow the steps
listed below.
Remove the battery from the trimmer.
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