Use and Care Guide

56-VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS 15" STRING TRIMMER—ST1520 & ST1520S20
To start the string trimmer
(Fig. 12)
1. Press the lock-off button down and
hold it in that position. Press the
switch trigger to turn on the string
trimmer. Release the lock-off button
and continue to squeeze the switch
trigger for continued operation.
2. The rotational speed of the trimmer
head is controlled with the switch
trigger. More pressure on the trigger results in higher speed; less pressure on the
trigger results in lower speed. Adjust the speed to suit the task at hand.
NOTICE: The motor runs only when the lock-off button and switch trigger are both
pressed.
To stop the string trimmer
Release the switch trigger to stop the string trimmer.
WARNING:
Always remove the battery pack from the string trimmer during work
breaks and after nishing work.
USING THE STRING TRIMMER
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, wear goggles or safety glasses at all
times when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty locations.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the
tool before servicing, cleaning, changing attachments or removing material from the unit.
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, or string that can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting
attachment. Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. Keep all children,
bystanders and pets at least 100 ft. (30.5m) away; there still may be risk to bystanders
from thrown objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you
are approached, stop the motor immediately.
12
Lock-off Button
Switch Trigger