5
S Donotoverreachorstandonunstablesup-
port. Keep firm footing and balance.
S Keep the cutting head below waist level. Do
not raise handles above your waist. Cutting
head can come dangerously close to your
body.
S Keep away from cutting headand spinning
line.
S Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,
scalping, and mowing. Donot f orce unit.It
will dothejob betterand withless risk ofin-
jury a t the rate for which it was designed.
S Useonly indaylightoringoodartificiallight.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
WARNING: Disconnect unitfromthe
power supply b efore performing mainte-
nance, or when changing trimmer line.
S Maintain unit according to recommended
procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length. Follow instructions for changing
trimmer line.
S Have all service and maintenance not ex-
plained inthis manual performed by anau-
thorized service dealer to avoid creating a
hazard.
S Never douseor squirt the unitwith water or
any other liquid. Clean unit andlabels with
a damp sponge. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
S Keep the air vents clean and free of debris
toavoid overheating themotor. Cleanafter
each use.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
S Carry the unit with motor stopped.
S Store unitindoors inahigh, dry placeoutof
thereachof children. Storeunitunplugged.
S Donothangunitsothatthetrigger switchis
depressed.
DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION
This unit is double insulated to help protect
against electric shock. Double insulation
constructionconsistsoftwoseparate“layers”
of electrical insulation instead of grounding.
Tools built with this insulation system arenot
intended to be grounded. No grounding
means is provided on this unit, nor should a
meansofgroundingbeaddedtothisunit.Asa
result, the extension cord used with your unit
can be plugged into any standard 120 volt
electrical outlet.
Safety precautions must be observed when
operating any electrical tool. The double in-
sulation system only provides added protec-
tion against injury resulting from an internal
electrical insulation failure.
WARNING: All electrical repairs to
this unit, including housing, switch, motor,
wires, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired
by qualified service personnel. Replacement
partsforadoubleinsulatedappliancemustbe
recommendedby them anufacturer .Adouble
insulated appliance is marked with the words
“double insulation” or “double insulated”. The
symbol(squarewithina square)
mayalso
be m arked on the appliance. Failure to have
the unit repaired by qualified service person-
nelcancausethedoubleinsulationconstruc-
tion to become inef fective and result in seri-
ous injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
review allassembly steps toensure your unit
is properly assembled and all fasteners are
secure.
SHAFT ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Ensure that the excess
wire between the switch handle and motor
housing i s not t wisted and is enclosed in switch
handle and motor housing during assembly of
theunit. F ailuretodo somay r esultin d amageto
the wires and/or the unit or serious injury to the
operator including electrocution.
1. Push the t ube intothe switch handle until
it snaps into place.
Switch Handle
Tube
2. Push t hetube int othe motor housinguntil
it snaps into place.
Tube
Motor Housing
3. T ry to remove tube from switch handle and
motor housing. If the tube remains in place,
it is properly snapped into place. If the tube
will not remain in place, repeat steps 1 and
2. Push until the tube snaps into place.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: Theshieldmustbeprop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
theoperator and others. Yourunitis equipped
withalinelimiter pin,whichcutsexcess lineto
the proper length while running.