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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: To avoid tool damage, let
the tool work at its own pace. Do not
overload.
SETTING THE TOOL TO TRIMMING OR
EDGING MODE (FIG. 5, 6 & 7)
The tool can be used in trimming mode
as shown in Fig. 5 or in edging mode to
trim overhanging grass along lawn edges
and flower beds as shown in Fig. 6.
CAUTION: To avoid tool damage, do
not use the heavy duty cutting system
for edging.
TRIMMING MODE (FIG. 5 & 6)
For trimming, the trimmer head should be
in the position shown in Fig. 5. If it is not:
• Depress the adjustment button (7).
• Rotate the head (9), while releasing the
button.
• When the head is in position, the
button will lock into place.
Note: The head will only rotate in one
direction.
EDGING MODE (FIG. 6)
For edging, the trimmer head should be
in the position shown in Fig. 6. If it is not:
• Depress the adjustment button (7).
• Rotate the head (9), while releasing the
button.
• When the head is in position, the
button will lock into place.
Note: The head will only rotate in one
direction.
CAUTION: To avoid tool damage, do
not use the heavy duty cutting system
for edging.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE
TOOL (FIG. 7)
This tool has a telescopic mechanism,
allowing you to set it to a comfortable
height. There are three height settings.
To adjust the height setting, proceed as
follows:
• Depress the adjustment button (7).
• Gently pull the tube (15) in or out of the
motor housing (9) to the desired height,
while releasing the button.
• When the tube is in position, the button
will lock into place.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
•To switch the tool on, squeeze the
trigger lever (1).
•To switch the tool off, release the
trigger lever.
WARNING: To avoid serious injury,
never attempt to lock the
trigger lever in the on position.
HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE
GENERAL
• In order to achieve optimum cutting
results, only cut dry grass.
WARNING:
Outdoor use extension cords:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use
only with an extension cord intended for
outdoor use, such as an extension cord
of type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A,
SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
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