INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7.2A Electric String Trimmer Item: PS8212 Model # SF7A215 Have product questions or need technical support? Please feel free to contact us! Website: www.Amerisuninc.com Toll free: 1-800-791-9458 M-F 9-5 EST Email: support@amerisuninc.
CONTENTS Technical data…...………………………………………………………... General safety rules…….………………………………………………... Electrical information……………………………………………………. Symbols………………………………………………………………….. Knowing your string trimmer……. ..…………………………………… Assembly instruction……………………………………………………… Operating instruction…………………………………………………...... Maintenance.……………………………………………………………… Troubleshooting………………………………………………………….
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your string trimmer works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit. • Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine. • Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. • For household use only.
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints, • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL V A Hz W min NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watts Minutes Safety Alert DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Voltage Current Frequency (cycles per second) Power Time Precautions that involve your safety. Read the user’s manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand user’s manual before using this product. Eye protection Wear eye protection when operating this equipment.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
KNOWING YOUR STRING TRIMMER B A C J D E F K G I H A C E G I K Motor housing Front handle Shaft Protector Guard Edger function switch B D F H J Rear handle Trigger switch Lock off button Trimmer head Power cord Unpacking Unpack the string trimmer and all its parts, and compare against the list below. Do not discard the carton or any packaging materials. Please call 1-800-791-91458 or E-mail us at support@amerisuninc.com if any parts are damaged or missing.
WARNING: Do not use this product if any parts on the packing list are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced.
To fit the protector, insert the tails of the protector into the holes located on the press plate of guard (see Fig. 4). The protector will lift vertically when not in use. Fig. 4 WARNING: Never use the product without the guard proper fitted. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before operating this string trimmer. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
Fig. 6 2. During operation, to increase the length of the cutting line, stop and re-start the trimmer line. Each time the trimmer is started and stopped the line will feed out approx 10mm. NOTE: The line automatic feeding system works only when the product is switched on. USING THE PROTECTOR The trimmer is fitted with a wire protector. To protect small plants from the rotating cutting line. The protector limits how close the head of the trimmer can go to objects when the protector is in the lower position.
TRIMMING WARNING: Disconnect the appliance from power source before performing adjustments. Make sure that the work area is free of rocks, debris, lines and other foreign objects. 1. Hold the product firmly with a gap between the product and your right side. 2. Stand upright, do not lean forward and pay attention to posture. Keep both feet apart to help retain your balance. 3. Hold the cutting head just above the ground at an angle of approximately 30 º (See Fig. 8). 4.
FITTING AND REPLACING LINE SPOOL ASSEMBLY WARNING: Disconnect appliance from power supply before performing adjustments. Only fit line spool recommended by the manufacturer. The line spool is already fit with the string trimmer when out of package. You need to replace it with new line when it’s used up. 1. Turn the line trimmer upside down so you have direct access to the spool. 2.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: In order to avoid personal injury and the risk of fire and electric shock, Disconnect appliance from power supply before adjusting, inspecting, or cleaning the string trimmer. CLEANING THE SPOOL HEAD Stop the motor and disconnect appliance from power supply. Clean dirt and debris from the spool head using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. NOTE: Wipe off the housing and the plastic components using a moist, soft cloth.
TROUBLE SHOOTING The following form lists the common operating system with problem and solutions. Please read the form carefully and follow it. PROBLEMS Product does not start POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. Not connect to power supply. SOLUTION 1. Connect to power supply. 2. Power cord or plug is defective. 2. Check by a specialist electrician. 3. Check by a specialist electrician. Product does not reach full power 3. Other electrical defect to the product. 1.
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Item Stock# Description QTY 38 PS8212-038 Right housing 1 1 PS8212-001 Spool cover 1 39 PS8212-039 Cover 1 2 PS8212-002 Nylon line 1 40 PS8212-040 Screw ST4x16 2 3 PS8212-003 spool 1 41 PS8212-041 Press plate 1 4 PS8212-004 Balance weight 1 42 PS8212-042 Power cord 1 5 PS8212-005 Balance weight spring 1 43 PS8212-043 ON/OFF trigger switch 1 6 PS8212-006 Steel ball 2 7 PS8212-007 Screw M6x16 1 44 PS8212-044 Switch spring 1 8 PS8212-008 Big flat wa
WARRANTY PowerSmart® is committed to building tools that are dependable for years. Our warranties are consistent with our commitment and dedication to quality. TWO (2) YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY OF POWER SMART PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE. PowerSmart (“Seller") warrants to the original purchaser only, that all PowerSmart consumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase.
