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subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end-userapplication.
Attaching Guard (Fig. B, C)
WARNING: Never remove the guard. Damage
or personal injury couldresult.
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE APPLIANCE
WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE. The guard must
always be properly attached on the appliance to protect
theuser.
1. Remove the guard screws
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.
2. Slide the guard
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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
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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
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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
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.
• Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the
spoolhousing.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use
WARNING: Always observe the safety
instructions and applicableregulations.
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 causeinjury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, I)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position
asshown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.
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 onposition.
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
release the lock off button. To turn the appliance off, release the
On/Off 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-performancecutting.
To extend runtime, pull the speed control switch back toward
the battery housing
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into the "LO" position. This mode is best
for larger projects that require more time tocomplete.
To accelerate the trimmer, push the speed control switch
3
forward toward the auxillary handle
5
into the "HI" position.
This mode is best to cut through heavier growth and for
applications that need higherRPM.
NOTE: When in "HI" mode, runtime will be decreased as
compared to when trimmer is in "LO"mode.
Trimming (Fig. H, I)
With the trimmer on, angle it and swing side to side as shown
in FigureH.
Maintain a cutting angle of 5° to 10° as shown in Figure I. Do not
exceed 10°. Cut with the tip of the line.
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