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CORRECT OPERATING POSITION
Trimming
Edging
(XT & TE)
WARNING: Always wear eye pro-
tection. Nev er lean ove r the trimmer
head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be
thrown into e yes and face and cause
blindness or other serious injury.
When operat ing un it, stand as shown and
check for t he foll owi ng:
S Wear ey e p r ot ect i on and heavy c l ot hi ng.
S Hold trigger handle with right hand and
assist handle with left hand.
S Keep unit below waist level.
S Cutfromyo urrighttoyourleft toensure
debris is thrown away from you. With-
out bending over, keep line near and
parallel to the ground (perpendicular
when edging) and not crowded into
material being cut.
ADJUSTING UPPER HANDLE
(XT Se ri es only)
S Press button located on the und erside
of the upperhandle and extend handle
to a comfortable position.
Button
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
To advance the line,tapthe bottom ofthe
cutting headonthegroundwhilethetrim-
mer is running at full speed. The metal
blade attached to the shield will cut the
line to the proper length.
Cutting
Head
TAP
Metal Blade
TWIST ‘N EDGEr FEATURE
XT &TE series units are equipped with a
button on the side of the unit. If your unit
includes this feature you can press this
button and twist the lower portion 180_
counterclockwise into an edging posi-
tion.
Twist ‘N Edge Button
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect power
source before performing maintenance.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items thathave beensubjected toopera-
tor ab use or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator
must maintain unit as instructed in this
manual.Variousadjustments willneedto
be made periodically to properly main-
tain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PA RTS
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle
S Debr is Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for
replacement of damaged or worn parts.
S Trigger Switch -- Ensure switch func-
tions properly by pressing and releas-
ing the trigger switch. Make suremotor
stops.
S Debris Shield -- Discontinueu se of unit
if debris s hield is damaged.
AFTEREACHUSE
INSPECT AND CL EAN UNIT AND LA-
BELS
S After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the
unit using a damp cloth with a mild de-
tergent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry c loth.