Operating Guide

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
4.  Inspect spool cap and line to ensure that there is an 
adequate amount of line and that no damage is present 
on the spool cap.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor fails to start 
when switch trigger 
is depressed.
1.  Battery is not secure.
2.  Battery is not charged.
1. To secure the battery, make sure 
the latches on the battery compart-
ment snap into place.
2. Charge the battery according to 
the instructions included with your 
model.
3. Possible wiring or electrical contact 
 problem.
  3. Call 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-
2258) for technical service. 
Trimmer smokes 
during operation.
1. Trimmer damaged.
1. Do not use the string trimmer. 
If you still have questions or an unresolved issue after going through this troubleshooting guide, or 
just want to speak to a Kobalt product expert, please call our customer service department at 
1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday – Friday.










