Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsEarthwise ManualsElectric String TrimmersElectric 13 in. Corded 4 Amp String Trimmer

TO TURN THE TOOL ON

Push the lock button in with your thumb and then squeeze the trigger

with your fingers. (Once the tool is running, you can release the lock

button). To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.

Before you start the unit, make sure the trimmer is not contacting any

object.

WARNING: Stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown

out at high speed by the line. The unit and guard are designed to

reduce the danger.

WARNING: To guard against injury, observe the following:

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Keep hands away from lines.

Keep hands on handles. Don’t overreach.

CAUTION: Inspect area to be trimmed and remove any wire, cord, or

string-like objects which could become entangled in the rotating line or

spool. Be particularly careful to avoid any wire which might be bent

outwardly into the path of the tool, such as barbs at the base of a chain

link fence.

If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop tool imme-

diately, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further

operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool.

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this type of product to make

you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suffi-

cient to inflict serious injury.

CAUTION: Lines coasts after turn off.

Do not use under wet conditions.

Do not use with damaged extension cord.

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

Basic Cutting Procedure

Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.

For the best cutting action against walls, fences and in high

grass, move trimmer slowly so grass is cut WITH THE TIP of

the high speed nylon line.

Avoid running trimmer with hub in contact with ground.

Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.

NOTE: As the weather becomes cooler, the tendency for the

nylon line to break becomes greater. DO NOT USE WHEN

TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50 degrees F.

Cut tall grass from top down.

Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and

your left hand on the front handle. Trimmer should be held at

a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.

WARNING: Always hold trimmer away from body. Any

contact with the string trimmer cutting head while operating

can result in serious personal injury.

The life of your nylon line is dependent upon following in-

structions for proper use, as well as what is being cut, and

where the cutting is being done.

WARNING: Do not trim near electrical wires.

WARNING: Do not operate a string trimmer in a tree, on a

ladder, or on a scaffold; this is extremely dangerous.

OPERATING

LINE FEEDING

Your trimmer uses .065‖ (1.65mm) diameter nylon line to cut

grass and weeds quickly and easily. In time, the tip of the nylon

line will become worn and the auto feed mechanism will auto-

matically feed and trim a fresh length of line. The cutting line will

wear faster if the cutting is done along sidewalks or other abra-

sive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut. The line will ex-

tend approximately ¼ in. with each stop and start of the switch

trigger until the line reaches the length of the grass deflector

blade. Do not bump unit on ground in attempt to feed line or

for any other purpose.

If your trimmer line hits sharp or abrasive objects, such as

stones, metal pieces, or concrete, the trimmer line can be cut

too short to continue trimming. In this case, you can manually

extend the line:

1. Unplug the trimmer.

2. Press the line-feeding button with one hand while pulling the

line out with the other.

3. Press the button repeatedly to release line to the proper

length. Each press of the button will release approximately

1/4 inch of line. (Note: Release only enough line to extend

just beyond the blade. If too much line is released, the blade

will be unable to cut it to the correct working length and it

may become tangled on the rotating shaft.)

4. Plug in the trimmer.

5. Restart the trimmer and return to normal operation.

Line-feeding button

Line-

feeding

button

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Summary of content (3 pages)

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OPERATING TO TURN THE TOOL ON CAUTION: Inspect area to be trimmed and remove any wire, cord, or string-like objects which could become entangled in the rotating line or spool. Be particularly careful to avoid any wire which might be bent outwardly into the path of the tool, such as barbs at the base of a chain link fence. Push the lock button in with your thumb and then squeeze the trigger with your fingers. (Once the tool is running, you can release the lock button).
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OPERATING CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 1 TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 2  Angle unit as shown. (Fig. 1)  Slowly swing trimmer side to side as shown. (Fig. 2)  To convert for maintenance edging, turn off the tool. Hold- ing the trimmer with one hand by the auxiliary handle, grasp the collar and push in the direction of arrow and rotate the trimmer head until it stops (half turn), release your hand, (rotate clockwise when viewed from the switch end). The tool is locked in the edger position. (Fig.
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OPERATING CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS REWINDING SPOOL FROM BULK LINE (USE ONLY .065” DIAMETER LINE) Bulk line for your trimmer/edger is available at extra cost from your local dealer or service center. To install bulk line, follow these steps: - Turn off the trimmer and unplug from the power source. - Remove the spool assembly from the trimmer. To do so, hold the outer ribbed part of the assembly with one hand, while pushing down and turning the spool head to unlock it with the other hand.