• Loosen the knob on the bolt by turning
it counter clockwise.
• Gently slide the auxiliary handle up or
down the tube to the desired height.
• Tighten the knob onto the bolt by
turning it clockwise.
ADjUSTING THE HEIGHT (FIGURE H)
CAUTION:
Adjust the length of the
trimmer to obtain proper working
positions as shown in figure M.
• This appliance has a telescopic
mechanism, allowing you to set it to a
comfortable height.
To adjust the height setting:
• Release the height adjust locking
clamp (7).
• Gently pull the bottom tube (H1) up or
down to the desired height.
• Close the height adjust locking clamp.
H
H1
RELEASING THE CUTTING LINE
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the
spool housing.
• Remove the tape holding the cutting
line to the spool housing.
OPERATION
WARNING:
PROPER EYE PROTECTION THAT
CONFORMS TO ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA
Z94.3) WHILE OPERATING THIS
APPLIANCE.
WARNING:
Remove the battery
before making any assembly, adjustments,
or changing accessories. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the trimmer accidentally.
CAUTION:
Before you begin
trimming, only use the appropriate type of
cutting line.
CAUTION:
Inspect area to be
trimmed and remove any wire, CORD, OR
STRING-LIkE OBjECTS WHICH COULD
BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE rotating
line or spool. Be particularly careful to
avoid any wire which might be bent
outwardly into the path of the trimmer, such
as barbs at the base of a chain link fence.
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ALWAYS USE
SETTING TRIMMING OR EDGING MODE
(FIGURE I, j AND K)
• The trimmer can be used in trimming
mode as shown in figure I or in edging
mode to trim overhanging grass along
lawn edges and flower beds as shown
in figure K.
TRIMMING MODE
For trimming, the trimmer head should
be in the position shown in figure I. If it
is not:
• Remove the battery from the trimmer.
• Press and hold the head release
button (I1).
• While holding the auxillary handle,
rotate the head clockwise.
• Release the head release button.
• Lift the edge guide (10) into the closed
position.
I
j
10
EDGING MODE (FIGURE K)
WARNING
an Edger, stones, pieces of metal and
other objects can be thrown out at high
speed by the line. The trimmer and guard
are designed to reduce the danger.
However, MAKE SURE that other persons
and pets are at least 100 feet (30m) away.
For edging, the trimmer head should be in
the position shown in figure K. If it is not:
• Remove the battery from the trimmer.
• Press and hold the head release
button (9).
• While holding the auxillary handle,
rotate the head counterclockwise.
• Release the head release button.
• Drop the edge guide (10) in to the
open position. Ensure that the edging
guide is all the way down, an audible
click will be heard.
NOTE: The head will only rotate in one
direction.
NOTE: The Auto Feed System may not
operate correctly if edge guide is not used.
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I1
:
When being used as