EarthWise LST04012 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CORDLESS STRING TRIMMER 40 VOLT LITHIUM
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LST04012
Your string trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before
using this product.
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BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE FIRST USE.
CA Compliant Charger Included
(Model No. CHL80040)

EarthWise LST04012 Specifications

General

Cutting Width	12 inches
Line Diameter	0.065 inches
Voltage	40V
Adjustable Handle	Yes
Cutting Path	12 inches
Type	String Trimmer

Summary

Important Safety Warnings

General Safety

Assembly

Attaching the Auxiliary Handle

Attaching the Guard

Height Adjustment

Operating

Battery Pack Installation and Removal

Procedures for inserting and removing the battery pack from the tool.

Turning the Tool On and Off

Instructions for safely starting and stopping the string trimmer.

Cutting Instructions

Line Feeding and Spool Management

Manual Line Extension

Replacing Spool and Clearing Jams

Instructions for replacing the spool and clearing line jams.

Rewinding Spool from Bulk Line

Battery Charging and Disposal

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Charging the Battery Pack

Detailed instructions and precautions for charging the battery pack.

General Maintenance

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common problems like unit not running or line not feeding.