for damage and have any damage repaired before further operation
is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool.
• REMOVE BATTERY – when not in use, when replacing line, or
prior to cleaning.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do
not use electric appliances in damp or wet locations. Follow all
instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper operation of your
appliance. Don't use the appliance in the rain.
• DO NOT OPERATE portable electric appliances in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances normally spark,
and the sparks might ignite fumes.
• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – When not in use, appliances
should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up place out of reach of children.
• STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Follow instructions in
maintenance section. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the appliance,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
• DO NOT immerse appliance in water or squirt it with a hose. DO
NOT allow any liquid to get inside it.
• DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
• DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
• Do not charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations
WARNING:
does not turn the appliance on or off. Any appliance that can not be
controlled with the switch trigger is dangerous and must be repaired.
WARNING:
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety
equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
WARNING:
intended to be used for edging.
• The label on your appliance may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ................... volts
Hz ................. hertz
min ............... minutes
or DC ... direct current
................. Class I Construction n o ....................no load
(grounded)
................. Class II Construction
(double insulated)
RPM ............. revolutions per
..................... minute
.................. safety alert symbol
Important Safety Instructions for All Battery
Packs
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the
catalog number and voltage. Consult the chart at the end of this
manual for compatibility of chargers and battery packs.
2
Do not use appliance if the switch trigger
Some dust created by this product contains
This product is not an edger and is not
A ......................amperes
W .....................watts
or AC ..........alternating
........................current
speed
.../min ..............per minute
.....................earthing
........................terminal