EDGING
See Figures 12 - 14, page iL
[] Remove the battery pack.
Rotate the rear handle when using the edger guide for
edging sidewalks and walkways. To use the edger guide,
flip down from its stored position.
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep-
ing clearance between the body and the string trimmer.
Any contact with the string trimmer cutting head while
operating can result in serious personal injury.
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WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical re-
placement parts. Use of any other parts may create
a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always
remove the battery
pack from the product
when
cleaning or performing any maintenance.
GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced.
Please call 1-800-932-3188
or contact an
authorized service center for assistance.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
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WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based
products, penetrating oils,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals
can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may
result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to
be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts
should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.
BATTERY
PACK
REMOVAL
AND PREPARATION
FOR RECYCLING
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WARNING:
Upon removal, cover the battery pack's
terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not at-
tempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or re-
move any of its components.
Lithium-ion and nickel-
cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of
properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal
objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result.
Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these
warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.
SPOOL
REPLACEMENT
See Figure 15, page ii,
Use only round type .065 in. diameter monofilament
string. Use original manufacturer's
replacement string for
best performance.
[] Remove the battery pack.
[] Push in tabs on side of spool retainer.
[] Pull spool retainer up to remove.
[] Remove the old spool.
[] To install the new spool, make sure the string is captured
in the slot on the new spool. Make sure the end of the
string is extended approximately
6 in. beyond the slot.
[] Install the new spool so that the string and slot align with
the eyelet in the string head. Thread the string into the
eyelet.
[] Pull the string extending from the string head so the string
releases from the slot in the spool.
[] Reinstall the spool retainer by depressing tabs into slots
and pushing down until spool retainer clicks into place.
STRING
REPLACEMENT
See Figures 15 - 16, page iL
[] Remove the battery pack.
[] Remove the spool from the string head.
NOTE: Remove any old string remaining on the spool.
[] Cut a piece of string approximately
9 ft. long. Use only
.065 in. diameter monofilament
string.
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