Stanley FATMAX SFMCSTB933 - Trimming Techniques and Maintenance; Bump Feed Trimmer Line Feed; Helpful Cutting Tips; Reloading the Cutting Line

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WARNING: Keep the rotating string roughly
parallel with the ground (tilted no more than 30º). This
trimmer is not an edger. DO NOT TILT the trimmer so that
the string is spinning near a right angle to the ground.
Flying debris can cause seriousinjury.
Bump Feed Trimmer Line Feed
Your trimmer uses 2 mm diameter diameter line that is spiral-
shaped with smooth round edges. Cutting line will wear faster
and require more feeding if the cutting is done along sidewalks
or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are beingcut.
As you use the trimmer, the string will get shorter due to wear.
Gently bump the trimmer on the ground while running at
normal speed and the line willfeed.
NOTE: Extending nylon line beyond the 330mm swath will
negatively affect performance, runtime, and the life of the
trimmer due to potential of damaging motor. Doing so may
void thewarranty.
Helpful Cutting Tips (Fig. M)
• Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force string
head into uncutgrass.
• Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear
stringrapidly.
• Do not allow spool cap
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to drag on ground or
othersurfaces.
• In long growth, cut from the top down and do not exceed
305 mmhigh.
• Keep trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the
best cuttingarea.
• The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from the left to
right. This will avoid throwing debris at theoperator.
• Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by thestring.
Reloading the Cutting Line (Fig. K–M)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of 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.
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CAUTION: Use only STANLEYFATMAX
replacement spools and line. Using any other
manufacturer's line can reduce performance, damage the
trimmer or cause personalinjury.
Your trimmer uses 2 mm diameter line that is spiral-
shaped with smooth round edges. Do not use other size
lines. This can degrade performance, cause damage to the
unit orinjury.
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CAUTION: To avoid appliance damage, if the
cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade, cut it off
so that it just reaches theblade.
Use only STANLEYFATMAX replacementline.
1. Removebattery.
2. Cut a max of 20' (6 m) length of of 2mm trimmerline.
3. Align spool housing eyelets
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with the arrow
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on the
spool grip cover
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as shown in FigureK.
4. Thread one end of the trimmer line through an eyelet. Guide
the line through to the second eyelet and continue to pull
the line through until there are equal lengths of string on
each side of the spool housing as shown in FigureL.
5. Secure the spool cap
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from moving with one hand. Using
your other hand, wind the string onto the spool by rotating
the spool grip cover
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counterclockwise. Continue
winding until 101mm of string remain on each side of the
spool housing.
MAINTENANCE
Your STANLEYFATMAX power tool has been designed
to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of
maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon
proper tool care and regularcleaning.
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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.
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
Cleaning
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WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the
main housing with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting
in and around the air vents. Wear approved eye protection
and approved dust mask when performing thisprocedure.
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WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the materials used in
these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and
mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool into aliquid.
Helpful Cleaning Tips (Fig. N)
• Keep the air intake slots
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clean to avoidoverheating.
• Your trimmer line can dry out over time.