CARE AND MAINTENANCE
All maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified service technician.
Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, remove battery from the tool. For safe and
proper operation, always keep the tool and its ventilation slots clean.
Cleaning
Always use only a soft, dry cloth to clean your string trimmer; never use detergent or alcohol.
Clear any grass that may have wrapped itself around the motor shaft or trimmer head. Keep
the air vents free of obstructions.
Storage
Clean the tool thoroughly before storing it.
Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area, locked-up or up high, out of the reach of children.
Keep away from corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
• Turn the switch to the "OFF" position and remove battery from the tool before performing
troubleshooting procedures.
PROBLEM
Tool does not work.
String trimmer stops
while cutting.
Trimmer head will not
advance line.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Low battery capacity.
1. The motor shaft or
trimmer head is bound
with grass.
2. The motor is overloaded.
3. The battery pack or
string trimmer is too hot.
1. The motor shaft or
trimmer head is bound
with grass.
2. There is not enough line
on the spool.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Charge the battery pack.
1. Stop the trimmer, remove the
battery, and remove the grass from
the motor shaft and trimmer head.
2. Move the trimmer head to cut the
grass no more than 8 in. of length
in a single cut. Remove the trimmer
head from the grass and restart
the tool.
3. Release the trigger switch, wait
for the tool to cool down, and then
start the tool again.
1. Stop the trimmer, remove the
battery, and clean the motor shaft
and trimmer head.
2. Remove the battery and replace
the cutting line; follow the section
"Line Replacement" in this manual.
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