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subject to variation based on product components, temperature 
and end-userapplication.
Assembling the Guard (Fig.D, E)
 
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.  Assemble the guard
8 
 to the motor housing
5 
.
2.  Using a crosshead screwdriver, insert the 4 guard screws and 
tightensecurely.
An extended coverage guard is available (sold separately) for 
extra coverage if desired. Use STANLEYFATMAX replacement 
guard.
Assembling the Pole (Fig.C–E)
1.  Do not remove the zip tie until the pole isassembled.
2.  Ensure that the sleeve
14 
 on the lower trimmer 
pole
6 
 is fully extended.
NOTE: To adjust the sleeve, release the sleeve latch
15 
 and 
move the sleeve intoposition.
3.  Lock the sleeve latch.
4.  With the sleeve latch closed, slide the upper trimmer pole 
into the sleeve lower trimmer pole. The latching button
17 
 
will click into position when it engages the latchhole.
5.  Tighten the top screw
18
 with a crossheadscrewdriver.
Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Fig.F)
1.  Place the auxiliary handle
4
 onto the top of the upper 
trimmer pole
6
 as shown in FigureF.
2.  Slide the bracket
31
 of the auxiliary handle onto the 
bottom of thehandle.
3.  Thread the handle bolts
32
 through the handle and into 
the bracket fromabove.
4.  Tighten the handle bolts. Ensure the handle is securely 
attached by closing the handle clamp
19
.
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 inplace.
Height Adjustment (Fig.E)
 
CAUTION: Adjust the length of the trimmer to 
obtain proper workingpositions.
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 FigureE.
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.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main 
handle
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 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 speedtrigger.
 
WARNING: Never attempt to lock the trigger 
in the onposition.
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
4
 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.