NOTE: When removing the battery pack, hold it 
firmly to avoid potential accidents.
4. SAFETY ON/OFF SWITCH (See Fig. D)
The safety switch is locked off to prevent accidental 
starting. Depress the lock off button (2) then depress 
the on/off switch (3) and release lock off button. Your 
trimmer is now on. To switch off, just release the on/off 
switch.
WARNING! The cutting head continues to 
rotate after the trimmer has been switched 
off; wait until it has completely stopped then lay 
down the tool.
OPERATION
WARNING: Always wear the eye protection. 
Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or 
debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and 
cause blindness or other serious injury. When operating 
unit, check for the following:
Wear eye protection and heavy clothing. Hold front 
handle with one hand and auxiliary handle with the 
other hand. Keep unit below waist level. Work only from 
your right to your left to ensure debris is thrown away 
from you. Without bending over, keep line near and 
parallel to the ground (perpendicular when edging) and 
not crowded into material being cut.
WARNING: Make sure that line is fed out 
before operation. Make sure motor is up to 
full speed before trimming.
WARNING: Use only 1.65mm diameter 
cutting line. Other sizes of line will not feed 
properly and will result in improper cutting head 
function or can cause serious injury. Do not use other 
material such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break 
off during cutting and become a dangerous projectile 
that can cause serious injury.
FLOWER GUARD (See Fig. E)
Fold the Flower Guard (6) when edging and unfold it 
before trimming, as shown in Fig. E Before trimming or 
edging make sure the Flower Guard is locked firmly in 
position. 
TRIMMING (See Fig. E1)
Postion the trimmer head as shown in Fig. E1 for 
trimming. 
Keep the bottom of the trimmer head just above the 
ground and at an angle. Allow only the tip of line to