Yard Works 60-2271-8 User manual

ELECTRIC GRASS TRIMMER/EDGER
60-2271-8
Owner's Manual
WARNING: Read and follow all safety rules and operating
instructions before using this product.
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Table of Contents
Technicaldata ................................2
Warranty ...................................22
Exploded view ................................23
Parts list ...................................24
General safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specific safety rules for grass trimmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Electrical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Know your grass trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Assembly and adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation ...................................18
Maintenance .................................21
Technical Data
Input.........................................................120 V AC, 60 Hz, 5.0 A
Feed........................................................ Automatic
Speed...................................................... 8,500RPM (no load)
Cuttingpath.............................................. 14" (35 cm)
Linediameter............................................0.065" (1.65 mm)
Weight..................................................... 7 lb 4 oz (3.3 kg)
Use YARDWORKS 60-2269-6 replacement.
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General Safety Rules
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to
use your grass trimmer.
1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual. LEARN about
the tool’s applications, limitations and possible hazards.
2. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. DO NOT use in wet or damp areas
or expose to rain.
3. DO NOT use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
4. KEEP BYSTANDERS AT A SAFE DISTANCE. NEVER allow children near
the tool.
5. DRESS FOR SAFETY. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or
jewellery (rings, watches, etc.) when operating the tool. Loose clothing can
get caught and draw you into moving parts.
6. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
7. ALWAYS remove the extension cord plug from the electric outlet when making
adjustments, changing parts or cleaning.
8. AVOID ACCIDENTAL START-UPS. Make sure the power switch is in the
OFF position before plugging in the extension cord.
9. TREAT the extension cord with care. Do not use it to carry the tool. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately; they may create a shock or fire hazard.
10. NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED. Turn the power switch
to OFF. Do not leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop.
11. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
⁄WARNING: TO AVOID MISTAKES THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY, DO NOT PLUG IN THE GRASS TRIMMER UNTIL THE
FOLLOWING STEPS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
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General Safety Rules - continued
12. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good
working order.
13. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding, breakage or any other conditions that may affect the tool’s
operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced before use.
14. KEEP THE HANDLE DRY, CLEAN AND FREE OF OIL AND GREASE.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Do not use solvents, brake fluids,
gasoline, or other petroleum products to clean the tool, because they may
damage plastic parts.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
A grass trimmer can throw foreign objects into your eyes,
which could cause permanent eye damage.
ALWAYS wear safety goggles (not glasses). Ordinary
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses—they are
NOT safety goggles.

Specific Safety Rules for Grass Trimmers
1. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with using the grass trimmer,
obtain advice from a qualified person.
2. MAKE SURE wiring codes and recommended electrical connections are
observed. The grass trimmer is double insulated. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
3. DO NOT grasp the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the
grass trimmer.
4. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry the plugged-in grass trimmer
with your finger on switch. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position when
plugging in the grass trimmer.
5. DO NOT FORCE THE GRASS TRIMMER. It will do the job better and with
less likelihood of injury when used at the pace for which it was designed.
6. The grass trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry, high, or locked location,
out of children's reach, when not in use.
7. MAKE all adjustments with the switch in the OFF position and the grass
trimmer disconnected from the power source.
8. ALWAYS use accessories provided or recommended by the grass trimmer's
manufacturer.
9. KEEP guards in place and in working order. Keep hands and feet away
from cutting line.
10. WHEN LENGTHENING A NEW CUTTING LINE, be careful of the sharp line
cutter on the guard.
11. KEEP VENTILATION OPENINGS clear of debris.
12. Before using the grass trimmer, remove any stones, sticks, debris or
objects that could become entangled or ejected by the grass trimmer.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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⁄WARNING: NEVER REACH UNDER THE GRASS TRIMMER
(CUTTING LINE AREA) UNTIL IT HAS COMPLETELY STOPPED. THE
GRASS TRIMMER’S CUTTING LINE WILL CONTINUE TO ROTATE FOR A
FEW SECONDS AFTER IT IS SWITCHED OFF.
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Electrical Information
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides
the path of least resistance for electric current, and reduces the risk of electric
shock. This tool is equipped with a POLARIZED plug. The plug MUST be
plugged into a matching grounded extension cord in accordance with ALL local
codes and ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not fit the properly grounded
extension cord, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
⁄WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTROCUTION:
1. Use only identical replacement parts when servicing a tool with double
insulation. Servicing should be performed by a qualified technician.
2. Do not use in wet or damp areas or expose to rain.
⁄WARNING: DOUBLE INSULATION DOES NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF
NORMAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS TOOL.
⁄WARNING:USE ONLY IDENTIFICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS WHEN
SERVICING THE GRASS TRIMMER, TO AVOID INJURY.
⁄WARNING:
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL HAZARDS, FIRE HAZARDS, OR
DAMAGE TO THE TOOL, USE PROPER CIRCUIT PROTECTION. YOUR
GRASS TRIMMER IS WIRED AT THE FACTORY FOR 120 V OPERATION.
CONNECT TO A 120 V, 15 A CIRCUIT, AND USE A 15 A TIME-DELAYED
FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE, IF THE
EXTENSION CORD IS WORN, CUT OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY,
REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY.
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DOUBLE INSULATED
This grass trimmer has a plug that looks like the one shown in Fig. A.
The grass trimmer is double insulated to
provide a double thickness of insulation
between you and the tool’s electrical
system. All exposed metal parts are
isolated from the internal metal motor
components with protective insulation.
1) 2-pronged plug
2) Properly grounded extension cord
Fig. A

Electrical Information - continued
CAUTION! ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT YOUR OUTLET IS PROPERLY
GROUNDED. IF UNCERTAIN, HAVE IT CHECKED BY A CERTIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.
GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. 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 product will draw. An undersized cord will cause
overheating. The table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords (AWG)
(when using 120 V only)
Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified
person before use. Keep extension cords away from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. This circuit should comprise a wire of
at least 12 gauge and should be protected with a 15 A time-delayed fuse. Before
connecting the motor to the power line, make sure the switch is in the OFF
position and the electric current is identical to that stamped on the
motor nameplate. Running at a lower voltage will damage the motor.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Ampere Rating Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
More Than Not More Than 25' (7.6 m) 50' (15 m) 100' (30.4 m) 150' (45.7 m)
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended
⁄WARNING: THIS GRASS TRIMMER IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR USE IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
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⁄WARNING: ALTHOUGH THIS TOOL IS DOUBLE INSULATED, THE
EXTENSION CORD AND RECEPTACLE MUST STILL BE GROUNDED
WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR FROM ELECTRICAL
SHOCK.
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Know Your Grass Trimmer
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Edge guide
Dual line spool
Guard
Motor housing
Telescoping boom
Auxiliary handle
Auxiliary handle
adjustment knob
Power switch
Cord lock
2-pronged plug
Pivoting head
adjustment button

Assembly and Adjustments
UNPACKING (Fig. 1)
NOTE: Do not discard the box or any packing material until all parts have been examined.
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Fig. 1
⁄WARNING: IF ANY PART OF THE GRASS TRIMMER IS MISSING
OR DAMAGED, DO NOT PLUG THE GRASS TRIMMER IN UNTIL THE
DAMAGED PART IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
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1. Grass trimmer
2. Guard
3. Edge guide
4.
5. Guard screw (Pre-installed to motor head)
BONUS replacement spool
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The grass trimmer is fully assembled except for the guard that must be attached
before use. Remove the grass trimmer (1), the guard and the bonus replacement spool
(4) from the packaging.

Assembly and Adjustments - continued
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The guard must be attached to the grass trimmer's head before use.
⁄WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY, ALWAYS TURN THE SWITCH OFF
AND DISCONNECT THE GRASS TRIMMER FROM THE POWER OUTLET
BEFORE INSTALLING OR CHANGING THE TRIMMER LINE OR MAKING
ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
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Install the Guard (Fig. 2)
Fig.
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1. Invert the grass trimmer to access the
trimmer head.
2. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the pre-installed screw (1) from
the
3. Place the guard (2) on to the trimmer head and turn the guard 90° following
the track on the head.
4. Align the screw hole on the guard with
the screw hole on the trimmer head.
5. Insert the screw into the trimmer head
, fastening the guard in place.
trimmer head.
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(1) DOWN

Assembly and Adjustments - continued
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Adjust/Replace the Blade (Fig. 3)
Two screws (1) secure the line cutting blade (2) to the guard. The blade may
be placed on either side of the guard. To replace the blade, remove the
screws and insert a new blade. Replace and tighten the screws.
Fig. 3
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THE BLADE IS VERY SHARP. USE CAUTION WHEN
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS.
⁄WARNING:
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Assembly and Adjustments - continued
Adjusting the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. 4)
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY, ADJUST THE AUXILIARY HANDLE
FOR OPTIMUM CONTROL AND BALANCE. DO NOT OVERREACH WHEN
OPERATING THE GRASS TRIMMER. KEEP PROPER BALANCE FOR
BETTER CONTROL OF THE TOOL IN UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS.
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1. Before operating the grass
trimmer, make sure the auxiliary
handle
(1) is
tightly locked into position.
2. Turn the auxiliary handle adjustment knob (2) clockwise to lock the handle
securely into position.
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Fig. 4
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Assembly and Adjustments - continued
TELESCOPING BOOM (Fig. 5)
The boom can be extended or shortened for ease of use.
1. Unplug the grass trimmer.
2. Unscrew telescoping boom coupler and slide to desired position.
3. Tighten telescoping boom coupler.
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Fig. 5
TELESCOPING
BOOM COUPLER

Assembly and Adjustments - continued
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Adjust the Cutting Angle (Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
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3。4
5。
This trimmer is equipped with a pivoting head.
1. Using your left hand, grip the nose (1) of the trimmer and use your thumb to depress
The pivoting head adjustment button (2). Using your right hand, turn the head to either of the 3 available
positions.
2. Now LOCK by releasing the pivoting head adjustment button (2).

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Assembly and Adjustments - continued
Edging function (Fig. 7)
This trimmer is equipped with an edging feature for use on the sidewalks or
walkways, patios and/or driveways to clear overgrown grass from manicured
surfaces.
1. Unplug the grass trimmer.
2. Pull up edging coupler and turn handle end counterclockwise.
3. Release edging boom coupler when handle has been rotated 180°.
4. Flip the edging guide down until it locks into place.
PULL UP
EDGING COUPLER
TO ROTATE
REAR HANDLE
EDGER GUIDE
Fig. 7

Assembly and Adjustments - continued
The Cutting Line (Fig. 8)
A double-wound spool of monofilament cutting line is pre-installed on the grass
trimmer. When the cutting line needs replacing, install a new spool.
To remove the spool:
1. Unplug the extension cord.
2. Turn the grass trimmer over to access the spool (2).
3. Remove the spool cover by pressing on two tabs parallel to each other on the side
of the cover (1).
4. Remove the spool (2) from the spool housing (3).
To replace the spool:
1. Replace the spool (2) with a new pre-wound spool.
2. Insert the end of one line through the opening (4) in the spool housing. Insert
the other side of the line through the other opening (5).
3. Align the tabs on the spool cover with the slots in the spool housing on the
trimmer head.
4. Push down on the spool cover, locking it to the spool housing.
5. To advance the line when initially installed, you must pull both sides of the line
while pressing the black line release button on the side of the spool housing (6).
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WARNING: DO NOT GRASP THE EXPOSED CUTTING LINE WHEN
PICKING UP OR HOLDING THE GRASS TRIMMER.
WARNING: BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR GRASS TRIMMER TO
THE EXTENSION CORD, ALWAYS TURN THE SWITCH TO THE OFF
POSITION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL START-
UP CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.
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Fig. 8 1
2
4
3
6
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Use YARDWORKS 60-2269-6 replacement spools.

Assembly and Adjustments - continued
To refill the spool (Fig. 9):
If you are unable to purchase a new pre-wound spool, you may purchase 0.065”
(1.65 mm) nylon monofilament cutting line and refill the spool that was supplied with
your grass trimmer.
1. Remove the spool from the trimmer head.
2. Cut a length of cutting line to approximately 20' (6.1 m) long and fold it in
half.
3. Loop the “V” end of the cutting line into the small notch on the inner rail of
the spool to anchor the line.
4. Wind the line evenly and tightly in a counter-clockwise direction. Make sure
each section of the spool contains a separate thread.
5. Do not wind the line beyond the edge of the cutting spool.
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Fig. 9

Operation
ON/OFF Switch (Fig. 10)
⁄WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY, DO NOT CARRY THE GRASS
TRIMMER WITH YOUR FINGER ON THE SWITCH. DO NOT PUSH THE
LOCK-OFF BUTTON OR SQUEEZE THE SWITCH WHEN THE GRASS
TRIMMER IS INVERTED.
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Squeeze the trigger switch (1) to start.
Fig. 10
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Turn on the Grass Trimmer (Fig. 10)
Turn Off the Grass Trimmer (Fig. 10)
1. Release the trigger switch (1)
2. Allow at least 5 seconds for the cutting spool to stop rotating.
3. Disconnect the extension cord if leaving unattended.
CAUTION! ALLOW 5 SECONDS OR MORE FOR THE GRASS
TRIMMER TO STOP ROTATING AFTER RELEASING THE SWITCH.
DO NOT INVERT THE GRASS TRIMMER OR PLACE YOUR HANDS
UNDER THE GUARD UNTIL THE GRASS TRIMMER HAS COME
TO A COMPLETE STOP.

Operation - continued
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To lengthen the Line (Fig. 11)
While the grass trimmer is operating, the cutting line gets worn down and
becomes shorter. This trimmer is equipped with automatic line advancement,
which automatically feeds additional line to the correct length as it wears down.
1. If the line does not automatically advance, then the trimmer line may be
tangled or empty. (See page 16 for replacing the spool.)
2. To advance the spool line, restart the trimmer. Upon starting, the line will automatically
release approximately 1/4" (0.6 cm). This step may need to be repeated several times
width to be reached.
IMPORTANT: This grass trimmer is equipped with automatic line advancement.
NO BUMPING REQUIRED!
for full cutting
Fig. 11

Operation - continued
TRIMMER TIPS (Fig. 12)
Before each use
•Make sure the protective guard is tightly installed. Tighten the guard
screws.
•Before trimming, inspect the area for string, wire, branches, or other
material that may become entangled in the cutting line or thrown.
During use
•Trim only when the grass and weeds are dry.
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Do not trim the grass at night.
Always make sure you have adequate lighting.
•Hold the grass trimmer by both the switch handle and the auxiliary handle for
greater control and balance.
•Stand with the cutting head tipped down at an angle in front, guiding the grass
trimmer in a semi-circular motion around you.
•If possible, guide the grass trimmer to the left to cut. The line will cut as
soon as it leaves the guard, and the clippings are thrown away from you.
•To produce a smoothly trimmed area, move the grass trimmer in and out
of the area being cut with a consistent speed and height.
•Use only the tip of the cutting line to do the trimming, especially near
walls and fences. Trimming with the side of the cutting line may overload
the motor, wear out the line faster, and break the line more often.
•Do not rest the grass trimmer spool on the ground while trimming. This
will cause spool wear.
•If the grass is higher than 6” (15 cm), trim in small stages.
•When the grass trimmer is stopped and the spool stops rotating, the
cutting line will grow slack and may retract. Feed extra cutting line before
storing the trimmer to prevent losing the line into the spool.
•If the grass trimmer is not cutting correctly, the cutting line may not be
feeding properly. Remove and rewind the line spool.
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Fig. 12