General Operation
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury,
always wear proper eye and ear protection,
long pants, and foot protection.
IMPORTANT: Use care around structures,
trees, and bushes to avoid damaging paint
or bark.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
This trimmer/edger is designed to operate
within a temperature range of 32°F to 104°F
(0°C to 40°C)
IMPORTANT: The trimmer/edger is
equipped with a temperature sensor
that stops the motor to prevent thermal
overload damage. If the trimmer/edger
stops working suddenly, it might be too
hot to continue running. Allow the tool
to cool before continued operation. See
"Troubleshooting" for more information.
GRIP
The front handle on the trimmer/edger handle
is adjustable You can move the handle forward
or backward along the shaft until it is in a
comfortable position for trimming, clearing, or
edging
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Operating the Trimmer/Edger
Loosen the adjustment knob until the front
handle slides along the shaft, move the handle
to a comfortable position, and then tighten the
adjustment knob (Fig 12)
FIG. 12
When using the trimmer/edger, grip both the
front and rear handles firmly
FOOTING
Stand or walk with both feet on solid ground
Do not overreach
STOPPING THE TRIMMER/EDGER
Release the throttle trigger to stop the
trimmer/edger
STARTING THE TRIMMER/EDGER
Grasp the front and rear handles firmly
Squeeze the trigger lock-out (1), then squeeze
the throttle trigger (2) until the trimmer head
moves at the desired speed (Fig 13)
FIG. 13
(1) TRIGGER LOCK-OUT
(2) THROTTLE TRIGGER
Trimmer/Edger Model ST275-GSL