DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
serious personal injury, turn unit off and
remove the battery pack before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories, when replacing line, or prior to
cleaning. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Attaching Guard (Fig. B, C)
WARNING:
Damage or personal injury could result.
WARNING:
APPLIANCE WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE.
The guard must always be properly attached on the
appliance to protect the user.
1. Remove the guard screw
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2. Slide the guard
fully onto the trimmer head
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Make sure the tabs
on the guard engage the ribs on
the trimmer head.
3. Continue to slide the guard on until it "snaps"into place.
The locking tab should snap into the housing slot.
4. Using a crosshead screwdriver, insert the guard screw
and tighten securely.
5. Once the guard is installed, remove the covering from
the line cut-off blade, located on the edge of the guard.
Fig. B
To reduce the risk of
Never remove the guard.
NEVER OPERATE
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.
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.
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16
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Fig. C
Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. D)
For some models the auxiliary handle may need to be
attached. If the model needs the auxiliary handle attached,
please refer to these instructions.
1. To attach the auxiliary handle
auxiliary handle adjustment buttons
of the upper housing as shown in Figure D.
2. Position the auxiliary handle as shown in Figure D .
Partially push the auxiliary handle on so it will hold the
buttons in when you release them with your hand.
3. Push the auxiliary handle completely onto the housing
and position it slightly until it "snaps" into place.
nOTE: To adjust the auxiliary handle up or down, press in
on the buttons and raise or lower the handle.
nOTE: The handle should be adjusted so that your front
arm is straight when the trimmer is in the working position.
Fig. D
Height Adjustment (Fig. E)
CAUTION:
to obtain proper working positions.
1. The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted by
loosening the height-adjust collar
direction of the arrow shown in Figure E.
English
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, press in on the
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on both sides
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Adjust the length of the trimmer
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by rotating it in the
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