Use and Care Manual

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To detach the battery pack (Fig. 10):
WARNING
Always be aware for the
location of your feet,
children, or pets when pressing the battery-
release lever. Serious injury could result if the
battery pack falls.NEVER remove the battery
pack at a high location.
1. Hold the battery pack in the palm of your
hand.
2. Press the battery-release lever with your
thumb; the battery pack will disengage from
the latch.
3. Grasp the battery pack and remove it from
the string trimmer.
To Hold the String Trimmer
WARNING
Dress properly to reduce
the risk of injury when
operating this tool. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing
protection. Wear heavy, long pants, boots and
gloves. Do not wear short pants or sandals or
go barefoot. Before operating the unit, stand in
the operating position and check that:
•
The operator is wearing eye protection and
proper clothing.
•
One arm is slightly bent, and the hand on
that arm is holding the rear handle.
•
The other arm is straight, and that hand is
holding the front-assist handle.
•
The trimmer head is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the material to be cut without
the operator having to bend over (Fig. 11).
To Start/Stop the String Trimmer
Before starting the string trimmer:
•
Make sure that you have a secure and balanced footing.
•
Stand upright and hold the string trimmer in a relaxed position.
•
Make sure that the cutting line is not touching the ground or any other objects.
•
Hold the string trimmer with both hands: one hand on the rear handle and one hand on the
front-assist handle.
Fig. 10
Press to Release
Fig. 11