Fig. 8
Safety lock button
On/Off switch
2. To switch OFF, release the ON/OFF switch (Fig. 8).
Remove the battery.
Adjusting the Auxiliary Handle
1. Switch off the machine and remove the battery. Wait until
the blade comes to a complete stop.
2. Rotate the auxiliary handle knob counterclockwise to
loosen the auxiliary handle (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
Auxiliary
handle knob
3. Adjust the position of the auxiliary handle as needed by
sliding it along the upper pole (Fig. 10).
4. Adjust the angle of the auxiliary handle as needed by
pivoting it as shown (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10
5. Lock the auxiliary handle by rotating the knob clockwise.
Trimming
Fig. 11
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the body, keeping at least two feet of clearance between
any body part and the bladed trimmer accessory head. Any
contact with the trimmer blade while operating can result in
serious personal injury (Fig. 11).
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allow at least 1 foot of clearance between the blade and any
nearby objects. Never use the trimmer near sidewalks, fencing,
posts, siding, buildings, or other immovable objects. Damaged
blade can cause serious personal injury.
Auxiliary handle
• Inspect the blade before each use and periodically during
long periods of use. If the blade is bent, warped, cracked,
chipped, or damaged, discontinue use immediately and
replace the blade.
• Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as
glass, rocks, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal, etc.,
which can be thrown by the machine.
• Maintain a firm grip on trimmer handles while cutting.
Keep the blade away from body and below waist level.
• After releasing the On/Off switch, use thicker weeds or
pulpy stalks to slow the blade down if necessary, until
it stops. Maintain proper control until the blade has
completely stopped rotating.
• Do not attempt to touch or stop moving blade.
Maintenance
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Auxiliary
turn off the machine and remove the battery.
Handle
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maintenance tasks. Do not carry out maintenance when the
engine is running or hot.
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WARNING!
Always hold the grass trimmer away from
WARNING!
To avoid damaging the blade or blade hub,
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance task,
WARNING!
Always wear protective gloves during
Trimming with tool