Stanley FATMAX SFMCSTB933 - Attaching Spool Assembly; Attaching Guard; Attaching the Auxiliary Handle; Height Adjustment

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Attaching Spool Assembly (Fig.B, C)
Use STANLEYFATMAX replacement spoolSTZST1169.
1. Install spindle plate
22
onto the spindle
23
, so the double
D shaped retaining nut on the spindle sits inside the base of
the spindleplate.
2. Rotate the spindle plate until the hole
24
aligns with
notch
25
in the housing. Insert the included rod through
the notch and into the hole, to prevent the spindle
fromturning.
3. While holding the rod in place, thread the new spool
housing
10
with spool grip cover counterclockwise.
Securely tighten the new spool housing onto thespindle.
Attaching Guard (Fig. D, E)

WARNING: Never remove the guard. Damage
or personal injury couldresult.

WARNING: NEVER OPERATE APPLIANCE
WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE. The guard must
always be properly attached on the appliance to protect
theuser.
1. Assemble the guard
9
to the motor housing
5
.
2. Using a crosshead screwdriver, insert the 2 guard screws
15
and tightensecurely.
NOTE: An extended coverage guard is available (sold
separately) for extra coverage if desired. Use STANLEYFATMAX
replacement guard Part NumberN722862.
Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. F)
1. Place the auxiliary handle
4
onto the top of the upper
trimmer pole
6
as shown in FigureF.
2. Slide the bracket
30
of the auxiliary handle onto the
bottom of thehandle.
3. Thread the handle bolts
31
through the handle and into
the bracket fromabove.
4. Tighten the handle bolts. Ensure the handle is securely
attached by closing the handle clamp
29
.
5. To adjust the position of the auxiliary handle, open the
handle clamp and slide the handle up and down the pole
until it is in the desired location. Close the clamp to lock the
handle inplace.
Height Adjustment (Fig. E)

CAUTION: Adjust the length of the trimmer to
obtain proper workingpositions.
1. The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted by
loosening the height-adjust collar
6
by rotating it in the
direction of the arrow shown in Figure E.
2. Move the upper housing straight up or down. When the
desired height is achieved, tighten the collar by rotating it
opposite of the direction shown in FigureE.
Releasing the Cutting Line (Fig. A)
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing
10
.
• Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the
spoolhousing.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety
instructions and applicableregulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery
pack before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can causeinjury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, I)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position
asshown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle( 4
and one hand on the auxiliary handle
4
.
Switching Trimmer On and Off (Fig. A)
To turn the appliance on, squeeze the lock-off lever
2
and then
the variable speed trigger
1
. Once the unit is running, you may
release the lock off lever. To turn the appliance off, release the
variable speedtrigger.
Speed Control Switch (Fig. A)
This string trimmer gives you the choice to operate at a
more efficient speed to extend the runtime for larger jobs, or
accelerate the trimmer speed for high-performancecutting.
To extend runtime, pull the speed control switch back toward
the battery housing
11
into the "LO" position. This mode is best
for larger projects that require more time tocomplete.
To accelerate the trimmer, push the speed control switch
3
forward toward the auxillary handle
4
into the "HI" position.
This mode is best to cut through heavier growth and for
applications that need higherRPM.
NOTE: When in "HI" mode, runtime will be decreased as
compared to when trimmer is in "LO"mode.
Trimming (Fig. I, J)
With the trimmer on, angle it and swing side to side as shown
in FigureI.
Maintain a minimum distance of 610 mm between the guard
and your feet as shown in FigureJ.