Skil LT4832C-00 User manual
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
AVERTISSEMENT : Afin de réduire les risques de blessure, l’utilisateur doit lire et
comprendre le guide d’utilisation avant d’utiliser cet article. Conservez le présent guide
afin de pouvoir le consulter ultérieurement.
ADVERTENCIA : Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender
el Manual del operador antes de utilizar este producto. Guarde estas instrucciones para
consultarlas en caso sea necesario.
Owner’s Manual
Guide d’utilisation
Manual del propietario
For Customer Service
Pour le service à la clientèle
Servicio al cliente 1-877-SKIL-999 OR www.skil.com
40V 15" Brushless String Trimmer
Taille-bordure/coupe-herbe sans balais de 40 V, 15 po
Orilladora de hilo de 15 pulgadas de 40 V sin escobillas
Model/ Modelo/ Modèle: LT4832C-00
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions....................................3-6
Symbols ....................................................7-10
Get to Know Your String Trimmer ..............................11-12
Specications .................................................13
Recommended Accessories......................................13
Assembly .....................................................14
Operating Instructions .......................................17-23
Maintenance................................................24-26
Troubleshooting ............................................27-28
Limited Warranty of SKIL Consumer Tool...........................29
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE .
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
c) Do not operate the machine in rain or wet conditions. Water entering the machine
may increase the risk of electric shock or malfunction that could result in personal injury.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or energizing power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack,
if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
5) Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specied by the manufacturer. A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with another
battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specically designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and re.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a re.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or
burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modied. Damaged or
modied batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re, explosion or risk
of injury.
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f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or excessive temperature. Exposure to
re or temperature above 265℉ (130 °C) may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool
outside the temperature range specied in the instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside the specied range may damage the battery and increase the
risk of re.
6) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
String Trimmer Safety Warnings
a) Do not use the machine in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk
of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
b) Thoroughly inspect the area for wildlife where the machine is to be used. Wildlife
may be injured by the machine during operation.
c) Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove all
stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects. Thrown objects can cause
personal injury.
d) Before using the machine, always visually inspect to see that the cutter or blade
and the cutter or blade assembly are not damaged. Damaged parts increase the
risk of injury.
e) Follow instructions for changing accessories. Improperly tightened blade securing
nuts or bolts may either damage the blade or result in it becoming detached.
f) Wear eye, ear, head and hand protection. Adequate protective equipment will reduce
personal injury by ying debris or accidental contact with the cutting line or blade.
g) While operating the machine, always wear non-slip and protective footwear. Do
not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals. This reduces the
chanceof injury to the feet from contact with the moving cutters or lines.
h) While operating the machine, always wear long trousers. Exposed skin increases
the likelihood of injury from thrown objects.
i) Keep bystanders away while operating the machine. Thrown debris can result in
serious personal injury.
j) Always use two hands when operating the machine. Holding the machine with both
hands will avoid loss of control.
k) Hold the machine by the insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutting
line or blade may contact hidden wiring. Cutting line or blades contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the machine "live" and could give the operator
an electric shock.
l) Always keep proper footing and operate the machine only when standing on the
ground. Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a loss of balance or control of the
machine.
m) Do not operate the machine on excessively steep slopes. This reduces the risk of
loss of control, slipping and falling which may result in personal injury.
n) When working on slopes, always be sure of your footing, always work across the
face of slopes, never up or down and exercise extreme caution when changing
direction. This reduces the risk of loss of control, slipping and falling which may result
in personal injury.
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o) Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter, line or blade when the machine is
operating. Before you start the machine, make sure the cutter, line or blade is not
contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating the machine may result
in injury to yourself or others.
p) Do not operate the machine above waist height. This helps prevent unintended
cutter or blade contact and enables better control of the machine in unexpected
situations.
q) When cutting brush or saplings that are under tension, be alert for spring back.
When the tension in the wood bers is released, the brush or sapling may strike the
operator and/or throw the machine out of control.
r) Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may
catch the blade and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
s) Maintain control of the machine and do not touch cutters, lines or blades and
other hazardous moving parts while they are still in motion. This reduces the risk
of injury from moving parts.
t) Carry the machine with the machine switched off and away from your body. Proper
handling of the machine will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with a moving
cutter, line or blade.
u) Only use replacement cutters, lines, cutting heads and blades specied by the
manufacturer. Incorrect replacement parts may increase the risk of breakage and
injury.
v) When clearing jammed material or servicing the machine, make sure the switch
is off and the battery pack is removed. Unexpected starting of the machine while
clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
w) Use only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:
Battery Charger
BY8705-00, BY8708C-01, BY8708-00, BY8723C-00 SC5364-00, SC5376C-00
x) Damage to Trimmer - If you strike a foreign object with the trimmer or it becomes
entangled, stop the tool immediately, check for damage and have any damage repaired
before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken guard or spool.
y) If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. A loose head
may vibrate, crack, break or come off the trimmer, which may result in serious or fatal
injury. Make sure that the cutting attachment is properly xed in position. If the head
loosens after xing it in position, replace it immediately. Never use a trimmer with a
loose cutting attachment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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SYMBOLS
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.
WARNING Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Owner’s
Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,”
“WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to following all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
The denitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual
and pay attention to these symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment
or other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word
“NOTICE”, as in the example below:
NOTICE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.
WARNING The operation of any power tools can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face
shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use
over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always
use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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SYMBOLS (CONTINUED)
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and more safely.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Wh Watt-hours Battery capacity
Ah Ampere-hours Battery capacity
øDiameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n0Maximum speed Maximum rotational speed
…/min Revolutions or reciprocations per
minute (rpm)
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits, etc. per minute
OOff position Zero speed, zero torque...
1,2,3,…
Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ, Selector settings Speed, torque, or position settings.
Higher number means greater speed
Innitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current (AC) Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current (DC) Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current
(AC / DC) Type or a characteristic of current
Class II tool Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools.
Protective earth Grounding terminal
Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program
Read the instructions Alerts user to read manual
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Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection
Always operate with two hands Alerts user to always operate with two
hands
Do not use the guard for cut-off
operations
Alerts user not to use the guard for
cut-off operations
Beware of thrown objects Alerts user to beware of thrown objects
Disconnect battery before
maintenance
Alerts user to disconnect battery before
maintenance
Wear ear protection Alerts user to wear ear protection
Wear head protection Alerts user to wear head protection
The distance between the
machine and bystanders shall be
at least 15 m (50 ft)
Alerts user to keep the distance between
the machine and bystanders be at least 15
m (50 ft)
Do not use metal blades Alerts user not to use metal blades
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SYMBOLS (CERTIFICATION INFORMATION)
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols for certication information may be used on your
tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will
allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.
Symbol Designation/Explanation
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters
Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this component is recognized by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters
Laboratories, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian
Standards Association.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian
Standards Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing
Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER
Hinge
Lock-off Button
Rear Handle
Adjustable Front-Assist Handle
Line-Cutting
Blade Release Tab Battery Ejector
Electric Contacts
Variable-Speed
Trigger Switch
High/Low Speed Switch
Battery-Release Button
Guard
Cutting Line
Line-Loading Lever
Trimmer Head
(Bump Head)
Latch
Fig. 1
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Rear Handle
Ergonomic handle improves comfort and grip.
High/Low Speed Switch
Switches between high and low speed ranges for different tasks, as needed.
Variable-Speed Trigger Switch
Turns the string trimmer on and off and adjusts the trimmer head speed.
Lock-off Button
Helps prevent accidental or unauthorized activation of the trigger. It must be depressed to the
right or left side before the trigger can be activated.
Adjustable Front-Assist Handle
For easy control of the trimmer during cutting.
Hinge
Connects and locks the two foldable shafts.
Line-Loading Lever
Manually rotate this lever counterclockwise to wind the line into the trimmer head.
Guard
Reduces the risk of injury from foreign objects ung backwards toward the operator and from
contact with the cutting attachment.
Trimmer Head (Bump Head)
Stores the cutting line and releases the cutting line when the head is lightly tapped on the
ground during operation.
Release Tab
Press both tabs to release the trimmer head from the tool.
Line-Cutting Blade
Steel blade on the guard that maintains the cutting line at the proper length.
Battery-Release Button
Releases the battery pack from the tool.
Latch
Secures the battery pack to the tool
Battery Ejector
Spring-loaded mechanism that aids in battery removal.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Rated voltage 40V d.c.
Maximum speed n0Setting 1: 4800/min
Setting 2: 5800/min
Cutting mechanism Bump Head
Cutting line type 0.080 in. (2.0 mm) nylon twist line
Cutting width 15” (38 cm)
Recommended working temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 ℃)
Recommended storage temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 ℃)
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
PART NAME TYPE MODEL NUMBER
Cutting Line 0.080 in./ 2.0 mm nylon twist line STL2020
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal
injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling
parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use.
WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until
the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts
could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not
recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modication
is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.
Unpacking
• This product requires assembly.
• Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items
listed on the box are included.
• Inspect the tool carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage occurred during
shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily
operated the tool.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please return the product to the place of purchase.
Unfolding the Shaft
WARNING In order to avoid pinching
your hands or ngers, do
not hold the shaft at the joints.
WARNING Do not attempt to start
the trimmer until the shaft
has been locked.
1. Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
2. Place your trimmer on the ground and
carefully unfold the shaft. Make sure that
the cable is inside the shaft so that it will
not be pinched when closing the joints
(Fig. 2).
3. Use a Philips head screwdriver (not
included) to lock the shaft with the two bolts
(included) (Fig. 3).
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Mounting the Guard
WARNING Always wear gloves when mounting or replacing the guard. Be careful
of the line-cutting blade on the guard and wear gloves to protect your
hands from being injured by the blade.
1. Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
2. Lay the trimmer on the ground or the oor with the trimmer head facing upward.
3. Align the two bolts (included) with the two screw holes in the shaft (Fig. 4), and then
tighten them using a Philips head screwdriver (not included) as shown in Fig. 5.
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
Mounting and Adjusting the
Front-Assist Handle
1. Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
2. Loose the wing nut and remove it along
with the hex bolt from the front-assist
handle (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6
Wing Nut
Front-Assist Handle
Hex Bolt
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3. Press the front-assist handle onto the shaft.
Make sure that the front-assist handle is
positioned upwards and points toward the
top of the rear handle (Fig. 7).
4. Mount the hex bolt and the wing nut and
pre-tighten the wing nut (Fig. 8).
5. Adjust the front-assist handle position
so that it is within the mounting zone, as
shown in Fig. 9. The handle should be po-
sitioned so that the arm that is holding the
handle is straight when using the trimmer.
WARNING The front-assist handle
should be positioned within
the mounting zone, not exceeding the limit
label, so that the distance between the center
of the handles is at least 9-7/8” (250 mm) for
safe operation.
6. Tighten the wing nut to prevent the handle
from moving along the shaft.
Fig. 7
Front-Assist Handle
Fig. 8
Wing NutHex Bolt
Fig. 9
≥9-7/8” (250 mm)
Mounting
Zone
Limit Label
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING To reduce the risk of re, personal injury, and product damage due to
a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack, or charger in
uid or allow a uid to ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive uids, such as seawater,
certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc. can cause a short
circuit.
WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or the battery pack or create
accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such
alteration or modication is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possibly serious injury.
WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal
injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling
parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use.
WARNING Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufcient to inict serious
injury.
WARNING Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possibly serious injuries.
Application
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Trimming: use for removing grass and weeds along walls, fences, trees, and borders.
Cutting: use for cutting grass that is difcult to reach using a normal mower.
To Attach/Detach Battery Pack
WARNING Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, remove
the battery when assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,
when the tool is not in use, or when carrying it at your side. Removing the battery pack
will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.
To attach the battery pack (Fig. 10):
1. Align the ribs of the battery pack with the
mounting slots in the string trimmer.
2. Slide the battery pack until it snaps into
position.
NOTICE: Make sure that the latch on the
string trimmer snaps into place and the battery
pack is secured to the tool before beginning
operation.
Fig. 10
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To detach the battery pack (Fig. 11):
WARNING Always be aware of the
location of your feet and
children or pets around you when pressing
the battery release button. NEVER remove
the battery pack at a high position. Serious
injury could result if the battery pack falls.
1. Hold the battery pack in the palm of your
hand.
2. Press the battery-release button 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 of 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. 12)
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. 11 Press to Release
Fig. 12
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To Start The String Trimmer (Fig. 13)
1. Press the lock-off button to the right/left
side and hold it in that position. Press the
trigger switch to turn on the string trimmer.
Release the lock-off button and continue
to squeeze the trigger switch for continued
operation.
2. The rotational speed of the trimmer head
is controlled with the variable-speed trigger
switch. 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.
NOTE: The motor starts only when the lock-off
button and trigger switch are both pressed.
To Stop The String Trimmer
Release the trigger switch.
WARNING Always remove the battery pack from the string trimmer during work
breaks and after nishing work.
Changing Speed Range (Fig. 14)
The string trimmer has two speed ranges. Press
the high/low speed switch to change cutting
speed between the low (setting 1) and high
(setting 2).
The low speed range provides better control
of the trimmer and longer operating time per
charge.
Fig. 13
Variable-Speed
Trigger Switch
Lock-off Button
Fig. 14
High/Low Speed Switch
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Using the String Trimmer
WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, wear googles 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 50 ft. (15m) 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.
Check for Damaged/Worn Parts before Each Use
Check the trimmer head, guard and front-assist handle and replace any parts that are cracked,
warped, bent, or damaged in any away.
The line-cutting blade on the edge of the guard can dull over time. It is recommended that you
periodically sharpen it with a le or replace it with a new blade.
WARNING Always wear gloves when mounting or replacing the guard or when
sharpening or replacing the line-cutting blade. Note the location of the
blade on the guard and protect your hand from injury.
Clean the Trimmer after Each Use
See the Maintenance section for cleaning instructions.
WARNING Never use water to clean your trimmer. Avoid using solvents when
cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from
various types of commercial solvents. Use clean clothes to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Check for Blockage of the Trimmer Head
To prevent blockage, keep the trimmer head clean. Remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt and
any other accumulated debris before and after each use.
When blockage happens, stop the string trimmer and remove the battery, then remove any
grass that may have wrapped itself around the motor shaft or trimmer head.
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