5. Tighten the knob.
3.4
ATTACH THE AUXILIARY
HANDLE
Figure 4.
1. Remove the knob from the handle.
2. Attach the auxiliary handle on the shaft.
3. Set the auxiliary handle in the comfortable position.
4. Tighten the auxiliary handle with the knob.
3.5
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.
3.6
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.
4.1
CONTROLS
4.2
START THE MACHINE
Figure 6.
1. Push the lock-out button and pull the trigger.
4.3
STOP THE MACHINE
Figure 6.
1. Release the trigger to stop the machine.
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4.4
OPERATION TIPS
Figure 8.
Keep clearance between the body and the machine.
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.
4.5
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.
4.6
ADJUST THE LENGTH OF THE
CUTTING LINE
Figure 7.
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.
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WARNING
WARNING
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
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