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OPERATING THE TRIMMER/EDGER
OREGON® Cordless Tool System
TRIMMER/EDGER MODEL ST250
AE 1212 - F/N 558937
GENERAL OPERATION
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR PROPER
EYE PROTECTION, LONG PANTS, AND
FOOT PROTECTION.
IMPORTANT: USE CARE AROUND
STRUCTURES, TREES, AND BUSHES TO
AVOID DAMAGING PAINT OR BARK.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
This trimmer/edger is designed to
operate within a temperature range of
°F to °F (°C to °C).
IMPORTANT: THE TRIMMER/
EDGER IS EQUIPPED WITH A
TEMPERATURE SENSOR THAT
STOPS THE MOTOR TO PREVENT
THERMAL OVERLOAD DAMAGE.
IF THE TRIMMER/EDGER STOPS
WORKING SUDDENLY, IT MIGHT BE
TOO HOT TO CONTINUE RUNNING.
ALLOW THE TOOL TO COOL BEFORE
CONTINUED OPERATION. SEE
“TROUBLESHOOTING” FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
GRIP
The front handle on the trimmer/edger
handle is adjustable. You can move the
handle forward or backward along the
shaft until it is in a comfortable position
for trimming, clearing, or edging.
Loosen the adjustment knob until the
front handle slides along the shaft, move
the handle to a comfortable position,
and then tighten the adjustment knob
(Fig. ).
When using the trimmer/edger, grip both
the front and rear handles firmly.
FOOTING
Stand or walk with both feet on solid
ground. Do not overreach.
STOPPING THE TRIMMER/EDGER
Release the throttle trigger to stop the
trimmer/edger.
STARTING THE TRIMMER/EDGER
Grasp the front and rear handles firmly.
Squeeze the trigger lock-out (), then
squeeze the throttle trigger () until the
trimmer head moves at the desired
speed (Fig. ).
FIG. 12
1 TRIGGER LOCKOUT
2 THROTTLE TRIGGER
FIG. 13