Operator`s manual

LINE LIMITER BLADE
The LINE UMITER BLADE cuts the cut-
ting line to the proper cutting length.
ASSIST HANDLE
The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help
hold and guide the unit.
TRIMMER HEAD
The TRIMMER HEAD holds the cutting
line and rotates during operation.
TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON
The TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON is used
to twist the lower portion of the unit
into an edging position.
EDGE GUIDE
The EDGE GUIDE protects tile unit
from contacting the ground during
edging.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply as specified
on your unit.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Extension Cord Gauge Chart
Length of Cord Gauge
25 Ft. (7.5 m) 18 Gauge
50 Ft. (15 m) 16 Gauge
100 Ft. (30 m) 16 Gauge
Extension cords are available for this
unit at Sears.
Extension Cord
(16 Gauge) ............ 71-85708
ATTACH THE EXTENSION
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER
Loop your extension cord through the
handle and around the hook as
shown. Insure the plug and cord are
firmly and fully engaged.
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CORRECT OPERATING POSITION
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Trimming Edging
4BbWARNING: Always wear eye
protection. Never lean over the trim-
mer head. Rocks or debris can rico-
chet or be thrown into eyes and face
and cause blindness or other serious
injury.
When operating unit, stand as shown
and check for the following:
• Wear eye protection and heavy
clothing.
• Hold trigger handle with right hand
and assist handle with left hand.
• Keep unit below waist level.
• Cut only from your right to your left to
ensure debris is thrown away from
you. Without bending over, keep line
near and parallel to the ground (per-
pendicular when edging) and not
crowded into material being cut.
AOkWARNING: Use only 0.080 inch
(2 mm) diameter line. Other sizes of
line will result in improper cutting head
function or can cause serious injury.
Do not use other materials such as
wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break
off during cutting and become a dan-
gerous missile that can cause serious
injury= See page 2 for warning con-
cerning other cutting devices=
TRIMMING
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head
about 3 inches (8 cm) above the
ground and at an angle. Allow only the
tip of the line to make contact. Do not
force trimmer line into work area=
Trimming _/," _,._ , y ....
3 inches (8 sm)'_'%'_ .....
above ground ";' "
EDGING POSITION
You can press this button and twist
the lower portion 180" counterclock-
wise into an edging position=
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