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CAUTION:
0.080" (2 mm) diameter twisted nylon monofilament
line. Other diameters or shapes may degrade
performance or cause damage to the trimmer.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses
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at all times when the battery is installed. These items are
available for purchase.
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GUARD ‑ Do not use this appliance without the
guard attached.
DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or
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jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves and
substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Don't operate the appliance
when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy
long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating
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nylon line at all times.
THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING
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FUNCTION – Use care when trimming around screens and
desirable plantings.
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DO NOT USE materials not recommended, such as metal
wire, rope, and the like.
KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from
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work area, especially children.
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KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY
from the work area a minimum of 100 feet (30 meters)
when starting or operating the unit.
TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound (ricochet) injury, work
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going away from any nearby solid object such as wall,
steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working
close to solid objects and where necessary, do trimming
by hand.
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AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Don't carry trimmer
when the battery is installed with finger on trigger.
USE THE RIGHT appliance – Do not use this appliance for
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any job except that for which it is intended.
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DON'T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
DON'T FORCE APPLIANCE – It will do the job better and
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with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
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DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, remove
the battery, check for damage and have any damage
repaired before further operation is attempted. Do not
operate with a broken hub or spool.
DISCONNECT TRIMMER – Remove the battery when not
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in use, when replacing line, or prior to cleaning.
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AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
– Do not use electric appliances in damp or wet locations.
Follow all instructions in this instruction manual for proper
operation of your appliance. Don't use the appliance in
the rain.
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When replacing the line, use only
DO NOT OPERATE portable electric appliances in gaseous
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or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – Remove the
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battery. When not in use, appliances should be stored
indoors in a dry, locked‑up place out of reach of children.
STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
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ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Follow
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instructions in Maintenance section. Keep handles dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the
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appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
DO NOT immerse appliance in water or squirt it with a
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hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it.
DO NOT store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers
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or chemicals.
DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
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Keep guards in place and in working order.
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Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
INSPECT THE AREA before using the unit. Remove all
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debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc.
that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
WARNING:
trigger switch does not turn the appliance on or off. Any
appliance that cannot be controlled with the trigger
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Additional Safety Warnings
WARNING:
rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from
any nearby solid object such as wall, steps, large
stone, tree, etc.
GUARD – Do not use this appliance without
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guard attached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves and
substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Don't operate the appliance
when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear heavy long
pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
• KEEP FACE, HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF ROTATING
NYLON LINE AT ALL TIMES. The rotating line performs a
cutting function. Use care when trimming around screens
and desirable plantings.
Do not use appliance if the
To reduce the risk of