Remington RM112ST User manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODELS: RM112ST and RM114ST
iMPORTANT: Read and understand this manuaJ before assembling or
operating this tool. improper use of this tooJ cart cause severe injury or
death. Keep this manuaJ for future reference.
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PART NO. 769-05212 P00 (07/09)

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table of contents
1ImportantSafet,vlnformation
2ProductIdentification
Trimmer/EdgerAssembly 4
AssemblingTrimmer/Edger........................ 4
4Trimmer/EdgerOperation 6
ExtensionCords............................. 6
OperatingtheTrimmer/Edger....................... 7
5Trimmer/EdgerMaintenance 13
6TroubleshootflTg 14
ReplacementSpool........................... 14
7Warmnt,vlnformation 15

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welcome
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Th ankyou for purchasing this Remington E1 ectricTri tamer/Edger.We are proud to offer
this quality product to assist you in keeping your property neat and well-groomed.
This owner's manual provides complete instructions for safely assembling, operating,
and maintaining your Trimmer/Edger. Read and save these instructions. Refer to this
manual each time before using your Trimmer/Edger.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
DO NOT RETURN THiS UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF PURCHASE WiLL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
For assistance regarding the assembly, controls, operation or maintenance of the unit, please call the Customer Support Department.
Additional information about the unit can be found on our website.
For service, please call the Customer Support Department to obtain a listof authorized service dealers near you. Service on this unit, both
within and after the warranty period, should only be performed by an authorized and approved service dealer. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts.
Before beginning, locate the unit's model plate, which lists the model and serial numbers of your unit. Refer to the sample plate below
and copy the information for future reference.
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All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of
printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Copyright@ 2009 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.

REMINGTON _ELECTRICTRIMMER/EDGER I 1
1important safety information
SAFETY
WARNINGS
_bWARNING:When using electric
gardeningappliances, basicsafety
precautions should always be fol-
lowed to reduce the risk of fire,
electricshock, and personalinjury,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
OPERATING TRIMMER/EDGER.
_b WARNING: This product con-
tains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause can-
cer or birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
BEFORE OPERATING
TRIMMER/EDGER
]. Avoid Dangerous Environments
" Do not operate trimmer/edger in
rain or in damp or wet locations.
" Do not operate trimmer/edger
while under the influence of alco-
hol, medications, or drugs.
" Do not operate trimmer/edger
when you are tired.
" Do not operate trimmer/edger if it
is damaged or not securely and fully
assembled.
2. Keep children away. Keep all bystand-
ers a safe distance from work area.
3. Do not use trimmer/edger for anyjob
except that for which it is intended.
4.
5.
6.
.
Only well instructed adults should
operate trimmer/edger. Never allow
children to operate trimmer/edger.
Dress properly when operating trim-
mer/edger.
" Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
elry that can get caught in the mov-
ing parts of the trimmer/edger.
" Always wear rubber gloves and
substantial foot wear when work-
ing outside.
" Always wear protective hair cover-
ing to contain long hair.
" Always wear a face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
Always wear eye protection that
meets or exceeds the requirements of
ANSI Z87.1.
Wear long pants and shoes when 9.
operating this tool.
_bWARNING: To reduce the risk
of electric shock, use only with
an extension cord intended for
outdoor use, suchasSW-A, SOW-A,
STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
8. Make sure your extension cord is
in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current
your trimmer/edger will draw: An
undersized extension cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating.
The table below shows the correct
size extension cord to use depend-
ing on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the
next larger gauge cord. The smaller
the gauge number, the larger the cord.
To reduce the risk of disconnection
of tri mmer/edger from the exten si on
cord during operation, use the cord
hitch described in this manual.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
the trimmer/edger has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the
other) and will require the use of a
polarized extension cord. The trim-
mer/edger's plugwill fit into a polar-
ized extension cord only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the
extension cord, reverse the plug. If the
plug still does not fit, obtain a correct
pol arized exten sion cord. A polarized
extension cord will require the use of
a polarized wall outlet.This plug will
fit into the polarized wall outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug.
If the plug still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the
proper wall outlet. Do not change the
trimmer/edger plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in
any way.

2IChapter 1:Important Safety Information
10. Provide Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) protection on the
circuit or outlet to be used for trim-
mer/edger. You may use receptacles
with built-in GFCI protection for
this safety measure.
WHILE OPERATING
TRIMMER/EDGER
1. Stay alert.Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense.
2. Be awareofextensioncord while operat-
ingtrimmer/edger. Be carefulnot to trip
over extension cord.
3. Avoid unintentional starting. Do
not carry plugged-in trimmer/edger
with finger on switch. Be sure switch
is OFF when plugging in trimmer/
edger.
4. Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-
ing and balance at all times when
operating triminer/edger.
5. Disconnect the trimmer/edger from
the power supply
" when not in use
" before servicing
6. Do not forcetrimmer/edger.ltwill do
the job better and with less likelihood
of a risk of injury at the rate for which
it was designed.
7. Do not abuse power cord. Never pull
or carry trimmer/edger by power cord.
Never yank cord to disconnect from
receptacle. Keep power cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
8. Keep hands and feet away from cut-
ting area.
MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE OF TRIMMER/
EDGER
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Mai ntai n tri mmer/edger with care.
" Inspect trimmer/edger cord pe-
riodically, and if damaged, have
it repaired by a qualified service
facility.
" Inspect extension cords periodically
and replace if damaged.
" If trimmer/edger is not working
properly, has been dropped, dam-
aged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, have it repaired by a qualified
service center.
" Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
" Keep guards in place and in work-
ing order.
Check damaged parts.
" lfa part is damaged, carefully check
the damaged part before using the
trimmer/edger. Make sure the part
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 dam-
aged should be properly repaired or
replaced by a quail fied service center
unless indicated elsewhere in this
manual.
" Use only geniune Remington ®
replacement parts and accessories.
These are available from your local
dealer. Use of any non-Reming-
ton ®parts or accessories could lead
to injury to the user, damage to the
unit, and void you warranty.
3. Servicing of Double-Insulated
Tools:
" In a double-insulated tool, two
systems of insulation are provided
instead of grounding. No ground-
ing means is provided on a double-
insulated tool, nor should a means
for grounding be added to the tool.
Servicing a double-insulated tool
requires extreme care and knowl-
edge of the system, and should
be done only by qualified service
personnel. Replacement parts for
a double-insulated tool must be
identical to the parts they replace.
4. Store idle trimmer/edger indoors.
When not in use, store trimmer/edger
and extension cord indoors in a dry
location. Store trimmer/edger above
the reach of children or in a locked
area out of the reach of children.
This manual isyour guide to safe and proper
operation of the tri mmer/edger.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

REMINGTON _ELECTRICTRIMMER/EDGER I 3
2 product identification
A. Motor Housing
B. SpooIHousing
C. Cutting Guard
D. Edging Wheel
E. Adjustable Front Handle
F. Rear Handle
G, Inlet Plug or Power Cord
H, Extension Cord Retainer
I. Trigger Switch
J. Trigger Switch Safety Button
K, Shaft Rotation Button
L, Telescoping Shaft
M. Telescope Release Button
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Figure2-1:Remingtonelectrictrimmer/edger(modelRMl12STshown)
Specifications

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3trimmer/edger assem ly
Assembling Trimmer/Edger
_IL WARNING: Do not operate
trimmer/edger without guard or
handle in place.
Attaching Cutting Guard
and Edging Wheel
1. Remove three mounting screws taped
to underside of cutting guard.
2. Align key tabs on inside of cutting
guard hole with cutouts on motor
housing and slide cutting guard over
cutting head (see Bgure 3-1). Slip
cutting guard past the tabs.
3. Rotate guard 90 °until it stops (see
Figure 3-2).
4. Insert one moundng screwinto center
screw hole at top of cutti ng guard (see
Figure 3-3).Tighten screw firmly.
5. Place edging wheel over remaining
two screw holes at top of cutting
guard (see Figure 3-4). Attach edging
wheel using two mounting screws.
Figure3-2:Rotatingcuttingguardintoplace
Figure3-3:Attachingmountingscrew
Figure3-4:Placingedgingwheeloverscrewholes
Figure3-5:Attachingedgingwheel
Figure3-1:Placingcuttingguardovercuttinghead

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Attaching Adjustable Front Handle
1. Remove the knob and bolt from front
handle (see Figure 3-6).
2. Place the handle on the trimmer/
edger shaft between the rear handle
and the telescope release button. Snap
handle onto shaft (see Figure 3-7).
3. Insert bolt backinto the front handle
(see Figure 3-8).
4. Loosely screw knob onto bolt (see
Figure 3-9).
5. Adjust handle to the most comfort-
able position and tighten the knob
firmly. Do not overtighten the knob. Figure3-6:Removingknobandbolt fromhandle
Figure3-7:Placinghandleontoshaft
Figure3-8:Insertingboltintohandle
Figure3-9:Screwingknobontobolt

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4 trimmer/edger operation
A WARNING: Read and under-
stand this owner's manual before
operating trimmer/edger. Make
certain you read and understand
all Safety Warnings on pagesI and
2of this manual, improper use of
this trimmer/edger can result in
severe injury or death from fire,
electric shock, or body contact
with moving parts.
Extension Cords
Use proper extension cord with this tool.
Use only a polarized (i.e., one blade is
wider than the other), UL listed exten-
sion cord marked for outdoor use. be
cord must be marked with suffix W or
W-A following the cord type designation.
Example: SJTW-A or SJTW.
Use proper sized cordwith this tool. Cord
must be heavy enough to carry current
needed.An undersized cordwill causevolt-
age drop at trimmer/edger._!2qe trimmer/
edgerwill lose power and overheat. Follow
cord size requirements listed below:
Inspect cord often. Replace if damaged.
• he trimmer/edger has a built-in extension
cord retainer.This cord hitch prevents ac-
cidental disconnection of the power cord
during use.be cord hitch is molded into
the rear handle.
la. Model RM114ST: Plug power cord
into extension cord (see Figure 4-1).
lb. Model RM112ST: Plug extension cord
into inlet plug of tool (see Figure 4-2).
2. Create a loop in the extension cord
and insert through the bottom of the
tool housing (see Figure 4-3).
3. Pull the loop tight around the molded
cord hitch (see Figure 4-4).
Note: For Model RM114ST, an optional Figure4-3:Insertingextensionc0rd100pthmughbottom
method of retaining the extension cord 0fhandle
is shown in Figure 4-5. Use this method
with larger-gauge cords that may not fit
into the extension cord retainer.
Connecting Extension Cord
AWARNING: Fully seat the ex-
tension cord on the inlet plug or
power cord of tool. FaUure to do
so could lead to overheating of
trimmer/edger.This could causea
fire that results in personal injury
to you or others.
Figure4-1:Pluggingextensioncordintopowercord,
ModelRMII4ST
Figure4-4:Pullextensioncordlooptight aroundmolded
cordhitch
Figure4-2:Pluggingextensioncordintoinletplug,
ModelRM112ST Figure4-5:Optionalmethodofretainingextensioncord

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Operating the
Trimmer/Edger
_WARNING:The trim mer/edger
canthrowdebris, causing injuryto
those nearby.
•Wearapprovedeyeprotection,
long pants, and shoes while
operating this tool.
• Keep bystanders away from
work area.
_, WARNING: Keep away from
cutting lineand cutting head while
trimmer/edgeris running.Contact
with cutting linecancauseserious
injury.
• Keep cutting head away from
your hands and feet and by-
standers when in use.
•Keepcutting guard inplaceand
in proper working order.
• Wear longpantsand shoeswhile
operating this trimmer/edger.
• Stop trimmer/edger and
unplugpowercordbeforeservic-
ingor examining power head.
Adjusting Shaft Length
You can adjust the shaft length of this
trimmer/edger %r your comfort and
convenience.
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2.
Slide telescope release button upward
toward handle (see Figure 4-6).
Adjust shaft to desired length and
release button (see Figure 4-7).
Note:The inside shaft has notches in
it. Adjust shaft length to one of these
preset positions.You will hear a "click"
when engaged into a notch properly.
Figure4-6:Slidingtelescopingreleasebutton upward
Figure4-7:Adjustingshaftlength
Starting the Trimmer/Edger
1. Hold trimmer/edger using both front
and rear handles. Keep your thumb
and fingers offthe button and switch
on the rear handle (see Figure 4-8).
2. When ready to start the trimmer/
edger, press in the trigger switch
safety button with your thumb (see
Figure 4-9).
3. Squeeze the trigger switch with your
fingers (see Figure 4-10). The trim-
mer/edger will start.
4. To stop the trimmer/edger, release the
trigger switch.
Figure4-8:Holdingtrimmer/edgerrearhandle
Figure4-9:Pressingtriggerswitchsafetybutton
Figure4-10:Squeezingtriggerswitch