ADJUSTING
THE HEIGHT
OF THE TOOL (FIGURE
G)
z_CAUTION:
Adjust the length of the trimmer to obtain
proper working positions as shown in figure N.
• This tool has a telescopic mechanism, allowing you to set it
to a comfortable height.
To adjust the height setting:
• Release the height adjust locking clamp (G1).
• Gently pull the tube (G2) up or down to the desired height.
• Close the height adjust locking clamp (G1).
RELEASING THE CUTTING LINE
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing.
• Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the spool housing.
OPERATION
z_WARNING:
ALWAYS USE PROPER EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS TO ANSI
Z87.t (CAN/CSA Z94.3) WHILE OPERATING THIS POWER TOOL.
zLWARNING:
Remove the battery before making any assembly, adjustments, or changing
accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the trimmer accidentally.
ACAUTION:
Before you begin trimming, only use the appropriate type of cutting line.
z_ CAUTION:
Inspect area to be trimmed and remove an wire, CORD, OR STRING-LIKE
OBJECTS WHICH COULD BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE
rotating line or spool. Be particularly careful to avoid any wire
which might be bent outwardly into the path of the tool, such
as barbs at the base of a chain link fence.
SETTING
THE TOOL
TO TRIMMING
OR EDGING
MODE
(FIGURE
H, I, & J)
• The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown in figure
H or in edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn
edges and flower beds as shown in figure J.
TRIMMING MODE
For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the position
shown in figure H. If it is not:
• Remove the battery from the tool.
• Press and hold the head release button (H1).
• While holding the auxiliary handle, rotate the head clockwise.
• Release the head release button.
• Lift the edge guide (11)into the closed position.
NOTE: The head will only rotate in one direction.
CAUTION:
Wire edge guide should only be used when
in the edging mode. Keep wire edge guide in the retracted
position when in the trimming mode.
EDGING MODE (FIGURE J)
AWARNING:
When being used as an Edger, stones,
pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown out at high
speed by the line. The trimmer and guard are designed to
reduce the danger. However, MAKE SURE that other persons
and pets are at least 100 feet (30m) away.
For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown
in figure J. If it is not:
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