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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply as specified on
your unit.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
ExtensionCordGaugeChart
Length of Cord Gauge
25 Ft. (7.5 m)
50 Ft. (15 m)
100Ft.(30m)
18 Gauge
16 Gauge
16 Gauge
Extension cords are ava ilable for this unit.
AT TACH THE EXTENSION
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER
Loop your extension cord through the ha ndle
and around the hook as shown. Insure the
plug and cord are firmly and fully engaged.
Cord Retainer
Extension Cord
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION
Trimming Edging
WARNING: Always wear eye protec-
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocksor debr isca nricochet orbe thr owninto
eyes and face and cause blindness or other
serious injury.
When operating unit, stand as shown and
check for the following:
S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
S Hold tr igger handle with right hand and as-
sist handle with left hand.
S Keep unit below waist level.
S Cu t only from your right to your left to ensure
debris is thro wn aw ay f rom you. With out
bending ove r , keep line near and parallel to
the ground (perpendicular when edging) and
not crowded into material being cu t.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
The cut ting head advances line automati-
cally. Do nottap h eadontheground toad-
vance line. This may break parts andcause
cutting head to m alfunction.
Upon unit start up, the line will advance auto-
matically to the correct cutting path length.
Always keep the shield inplacewhen thetool
is being operated.
WARNING: Use only 0.065 inch
(1.65 mm) d iameter round line. Other sizes
and shapes of line will not advance properly
and will result in improper cutting head func-
tion or can cause ser ious injury. Do not use
other materials such aswire, string,rope,etc.
Wire can break o ff duringcutting andbecome
a dangerous missile that can cause serious
injury. See page 2 for warning concer ning
other cutting devices.
TRIMMING
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3
inches (8 cm) above theground andat anan-
gle. Allow only the tip of the lineto makecon-
tact. D o not forcetrimmer line into work area.
Trimming
3 inches (8 cm)
above ground
EDGING POSITION
While holding the trimmer in operating posi-
tion, yo u can press this button and twist the
lower portion 180_ clockwise for edging.
Button
EDGING
While edging allow the tip of the line to make
contact.Do notforcetheline. Theedgeguard
helps protect the unit and keeps the unit fr om
contacting the ground. Take extra caution
while edging as objects ca n be thrown from
the tr im mer line.
Edging
SCALPING
The scalping technique removes unwanted
vegeta tion. Hold t he b ottom of the trimmer head
about 3 inche s (8 cm) above the ground and at
an angle. Al low the tip of the line to strike th e
ground around tree s, posts, monuments, etc.
This technique increases line wear.