Operator’s Manual 18.0 Volt Cordless String Trimmer Model No. 267-3333 IMPORTANT : CHARGE BATTERY BEFORE FIRST USE WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. Safety symbols in this manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations require your full understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are they substitute for proper accident-prevention measures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols ..................................................................................page 3-4 Safety Instructions ............................................................................page 5-9 Description .........................................................................................page 9-10 Assembly ............................................................................................page 11 Operation ....................................................
SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
Some of these following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENRAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following. Read All Instructions! void Dangerous Environments – Don’t use appliances in damp or wet A locations. Don’t Use In Rain. eep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a distance from work K area. ress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
heck Damaged Parts – Before further use of the appliance, a guard C or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
E xercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns. o not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive D and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. WARNING! Use the attachment and accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Use any other accessory or attachment may increase the risk of injury.
ake sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped M over, come in contact with sharp edges or moving parts, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which could cause injury and damage to the cord, which could then result in electric shock. eep the cord and charger from heat to prevent damage to the housing or K internal parts. o not allow gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc. to come in D contact with plastic parts.
ave these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct S others who may use this tool. If you lend this tool to someone else, also lend these instructions to them to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury. DESCRIPTION KNOW THE STRING TRIMMER (Fig.1) Before attempting to use this trimmer, become familiar with all of its operating features and safety requirements. Fig.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor 18Volt DC No Load Speed 9000 RPM Cutting capacity 12” (305mm) Line diameter Twist 0.065” (1.
ASSEMBLY WARNING! If any part is broken or missing, do not attempt to attach the battery or operate the String Trimmer until the broken or missing part is replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury. WARNING! Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this String Trimmer. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.
OPERATION POWER INDICATOR (Fig.2) Fig. 2 80-100% Charge 60-79% Charge 40-59% Charge 20-39% Charge Under 20% Charge High/low temperature This Li-ion battery pack is equipped with a power indicator, which is used to display the battery pack remaining run time. Press the power indicator button to display the LED lights. The LED lights will stay lit for approximately 4 seconds. NOTE: The power indicator can be used whether the battery is attached or removed from tool.
The power indicator will display four flashing LED lights if the circuitry detects a momentary overload. You can conveniently reset the battery pack by releasing the power-tool trigger. Press the power indicator button again to display the remaining charge. NOTE: If the power indicator continues to flash four LED lights after resetting, place the battery pack on the charger to evaluate the battery condition.
Model #: 3. A ttach the battery pack to the Fig. 3 charger by aligning the raised ribs of the battery pack with the slot in the charger. Slide the battery pack onto the charger (Fig. 3) 252-8028 Li-ion Use only with charger 252-8036 . 4. T he Charger will communicate with the battery pack’s circuitry to evaluate the condition of the battery pack. 5. D uring normal charging, the green LED on the charger will flash continuously. 6.
DEFECTIVE BATTERY If the charger detects a problem, the red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off. 1. I f registering as defective, remove and reinsert the battery pack in the charger. If the LED status reads “defective” a second time, try charging a different battery pack. 2. I f a different battery pack charges normally, dispose of the defective battery pack (see Maintenance section). 3. I f a different battery pack also indicates “defective,” the charger may be defective.
TO DETACH BATTERY PACK (Fig. 5) 1. L ock the trigger switch in “OFF” position. 2. D epress the battery release buttons located on the front of the battery pack to release the battery pack. 3. P ull forward on the battery pack to remove from the tool. CAUTION: when placing battery pack on the tool, be sure that the raised rib on battery pack aligns with the groove on the saw and the latches snap into place properly. Improper assembly of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Fig.8) The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted. Fig. 8 1. R emove the battery pack. 2. P ull the lock collar to loosen the telescoping shaft. 3. T he telescoping shaft can then be adjusted to be shorter or longer. When the desired length is achieved, push the lock collar to tighten the telescoping shaft. THREE-POSITION PIVOTING HEAD (Fig.9) Fig. 9 The trimmer head can be adjusted to three different positions. 1. R emove the battery pack. 2.
OPERATION CAUTION: Always wear eye protection. CAUTION: Inspect the area to be trimmed and remove any wires, cords, 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 outward into the path of the tool, such as barbs at the base of a chain link fence. 1. T o turn trimmer on, depress the lock-off button and squeeze the trigger switch. To turn the tool off, release the trigger, as shown in Fig.10. Fig. 10 2.
LINE FEEDING Your trimmer uses 0.065” diameter twist nylon line to cut grass and weeds quickly and easily. Check the nylon line regularly. When trimming performance decreases, adjust the line length. With the trimmer running, bump the cutting head on the grass; the nylon line will extend automatically. Any excess will be automatically cut to length.
REWINDING SPOOL FROM BULK LINE (Use only 0.065” diameter line) To install bulk line, follow the steps below. 1. T urn off the trimmer and remove the battery. 2. P ress the release tabs on the line spool cover and remove the cover by pulling it straight off. 3. R emove the spool from the tool and remove and discard all line on the spool. 4. I nsert one end of the bulk line into the hole in the spool. Hold the line in the hole and pull the rest of the line through the slot in the spool. 5.
MAINTENANCE CAUTION! Before performing maintenance or cleaning, remove the battery pack from the trimmer. 1. T he tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air. 2. A void using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING! Upon removal of the battery pack for disposal or recycling, cover the battery pack’s terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Lithium-Ion batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.
WARRANTY 3-MONTH MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: This MASTERFORCE™ brand power tool carries our 3-Month Money Back Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your MASTERFORCE™ brand power tool for any reason within three (3) months from the date of purchase, return the tool with your original receipt to any retail store, and we will provide you a refund – no questions asked.
