Stanley FATMAX V20 SFMCST933 - Tool Assembly Procedures; To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool; To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool; Fuel Gauge Battery Packs

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To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool
1. Align the battery pack
13
with the rails inside the tool
(Fig.C).
2. Slide it into the tool until the battery pack is firmly seated
and ensure that you hear the lock snap intoplace.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the release button
14
and firmly pull the battery pack
out of the toolhandle (Fig. F).
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of thismanual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. F)
Some STANLEYFATMAX battery packs include a fuel gauge
which consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the batterypack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button
25
. A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level of
charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to berecharged.
NOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-userapplication.
Attaching Guard (Fig. B, C)

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. Remove the guard screws
16
.
2. Slide the guard
11
fully onto the trimmer head
8
. 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.
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
5
, press in on the auxiliary
handle adjustment buttons
15
on both sides 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.
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.
Hold the handle
4
with one hand. as shown in figure I
Switching Trimmer On and Off (Fig. A)

WARNING: Never attempt to lock the trigger
in the onposition.
To turn the appliance on, squeeze the lock-off button
2
and
then the On/Off trigger
1
. Once the unit is running, you may