Full Product Manual
•  Screw the front handle firmly into place with the ST 4.2 X 18 
screw included. (Fig.4) 
•  You can easily adjust the handle by pressing both sides of 
the knobs at the same time. (Fig 5) 
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT  
The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted. Release the 
clamp on the tube. The tubes can then be adjusted shorter or 
longer. When the desired height is achieved, lock in place with the 
clamp. (Fig.6) 
CHANGING THE WORKING ANGLE 
The trimmer can be set in any of five different operating  
angles. Press and hold the 
locating button. Set the 
desired operating angle. 
Angle positions 1 and 2  
are for edge cutting. 3,4 
and 5 Angle positions are 
for normal cutting. Release 
the locating button. (Fig.7) 
UNPACKING 
This product requires some assembly.  
PACKING LIST  
 - String Trimmer  
 - Safety Guard  
 - Front/Auxiliary Handle 
 - Charger and Battery Pack  
 - Owner’s Manual  
 - Hardware Bag 
WARNING: Do not install battery until assembly is complete. 
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible 
serious personal injury.  
WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate 
this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this 
warning could result in serious personal injury.  
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. 
Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. 
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage 
occurred during shipping. 
Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully   
inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.  
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-618-7474 
for assistance.  
ATTACHING THE GUARD 
WARNING: Do not operate the trimmer without the guard attached.  
Always wear gloves when mounting or replacing the guard. 
Be careful of the blade on the guard and protect your hands 
from being injured by the blade. 
Position the guard on the trimmer, then attach the guard with the 
supplied screws. (Fig.2) 
NOTE: A guide wheel is pre-mounted on the guard to make 
the edge-cutting function easier.  
TO TURN THE TOOL ON 
Push the lock button in with your thumb and then squeeze the 
trigger with your fingers. (Once the tool is running, you can release 
the lock button). To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.  
Before you start the unit, make sure the trimmer is not contacting 
any object.  
WARNING: Stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown 
out at high speed by the line. The unit and guard are designed to 
reduce the danger.  
WARNING: To guard against injury, observe the following: 
   Read owner’s manual before using, save owner’s 
   manual. 
   Keep hands away from lines. 
   Keep hands on handles. Don’t overreach.  
If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop tool 
immediately, check for damage and have any damage repaired 
before further operation is attempted. Do not  
operate with a broken hub or spool.  
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ASSEMBLY 
OPERATING 
ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE 
•  Place one ribbed hole at the base of 
the auxiliary handle over the knob 
located at the lower portion of the 
rear handle.  
•  Press the other ribbed hole over the 
knob on the other side of the rear 
handle.(Fig.3.) 
INSTALLING AND REMOVING BATTERY PACK FROM THE 
UNIT 
Slide the battery pack into the string trimmer (see illustration).  
Ensure the battery is securely   
connected. To remove the 
battery, depress the release 
button and slide battery pack 
out of tool.(Fig.8) 
Fig. 8 










