To detach the battery pack (Fig . 11):
WARNING
children or pets around you when pressing
the battery release button . NEVER remove
the battery pack at a high position . Serious
injury could result if the battery pack falls.
1. Hold the battery pack in the palm of your
hand.
2. Press the battery-release button with your
thumb; the battery pack will disengage from
the latch.
3. Grasp the battery pack and remove it from
the string trimmer.
To Hold the String Trimmer
WARNING
operating this tool . Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry . Wear eye and ear/
hearing protection . Wear heavy, long pants,
boots and gloves . Do not wear short pants
or sandals or go barefoot .
Before operating the unit, stand in the
operating position and check that:
The operator is wearing eye protection and
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proper clothing.
One arm is slightly bent, and the hand of that
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arm is holding the rear handle.
The other arm is straight, and that hand is
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holding the front-assist handle.
The trimmer head is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the material to be cut without
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the operator having to bend over (Fig. 12)
To Start/Stop the String Trimmer
Before starting the string trimmer:
Make sure that you have a secure and balanced footing.
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Stand upright and hold the string trimmer in a relaxed position.
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Make sure that the cutting line is not touching the ground or any other objects.
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Hold the string trimmer with both hands: one hand on the rear handle and one hand on the
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front-assist handle.
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Always be aware of the
location of your feet and
Dress properly to reduce
the risk of injury when
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Press to Release