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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
Before using your WEEDWACKER read and understand the Safety
Rules for Power Tools.
• Always wear SAFETY GOGGLES.
• Cut to your LEFT s_de.
• Keep people away from you.
• Inspect the areas you are going to trim for wires, cord and any
string-like matter to prevent them from getting tangled in the
cutting head.
APPLIANCE EXTENSION
CORD CORD
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HOW TO ACTUATE SELF FEEDING CUTTING LINE
t. Plug in power cord.
2. Start motor
3. Tap the hub light|_, on the-tuff. Cutting line will advance
automatically while, motor is running.
4. Repeat step number 3 to advance additional cutting line. The
cutting line will be trimmed automatically by the _ade line cut-
ter while motor is running, so don't "tap out"unneCessarily long
cutting linelengths.
GENERAL TRIMMING
For mosttdmmingtheunitis TILTEDTO THE LEFTatapproximately
30 degrees(as shownbelow).
FIG.5
FIG.4 TIE CORD AS SHOWN
RETAINING EXTENSION CORD
To prevent extension cord from disconnecting from
appliance cord, tie cords as shown in Figure 4. Devices for
retaining extension cords are also available from your
nearest Sears store.
HOW TO OPERATE
1, Hotd trimmer in a comfortable upright position and depress
trigger switch.
2. Bestresultsareaccomplished withproper length lineand maim
taining full speed. Cut only with the tip of the nylon line.
WHEN OPERATING
1. The WEEDWACKER will stir up dust particles which may get
intoyour eyes. Wearsafetygoggles to prevent this. When you
cut tothe LEFT SIDE, your WEEDWACKER willslingparticles
FORWARD, away from you.When you cut tothe RIGHT SIDE,
itwillslingpar£[ctesBACKtowardyou. ALWAYS CUT TO THE
.LEFT SIDE ONLY..
2. Your WEEDWACKF_Rcansting objects with adequate velocity
to cause harmtOothers,it wilt ALWAYS sling small particles
of dirt. KEEP PEOPLE AWAY FROM YOU when using your
trimmer just to be safe.
UNE IS TRIMMED AUTOMATICALLY
Your new WEEDWACKER isequipped with a fut]yautomatic line
cutter. After a newsection oflineisfed out, a blade mounted in the
guard will cut the line.toits proper length automatically.
This feature keepsthe linetdmmed toa safe and mostefficientcut-
ting length. Alwaysmake sure this cutter is wo_'kingefficiently to
achieve the best results.
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tGUARDASSE SLY,S S.ARPA"DeA" I
JSHOULD BE EXERCISED WHEN HANDLING OR|
/OPE"AT'" T"'M"ERTOAVO'OCO.TAO V 'T"i
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MOWING
Simplypassyour WEEDWACKER over U'mareasyou wish to cut,
keepingthe cuttinghead parallel to the ground.DO NOT use the
usual 30 degree cuing angle when mowing as in lig. 5.
ADJUSTABLE HANDLE
Your TRIMMER incorporates a new adjustable handle
feature which makes trimming and edging in "hard to get at
areas" much easier, The adjust mechanism islocated on top
,P* + tit&'. \ _
-_f,,he handle gr,p _F,_.Sj..Aake sure head ison the ground
when adjusting.
1. Grasp the lever with. thumb and forefinger and puil
back gently. This will disengage the locking.pin in the
motor housing, and the handle tube will pivot freely.
:2. Select desired position and release the lever. Tube will
Ioc!_into place automatically.
ADJUSTABLE
LEVER
FIG.6
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