Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES
3 WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to fol-low all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions and the instructions for the power head thoroughly before using the straight shaft ...
Page 4 - SYMBOLS; SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
4 Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION SYMBOLS Safety Alert Symbol Read Your Operator’s Manual Wear Eye and HearingProtec...
Page 5 - SERVICE
5 SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SAVE THESE INSTR...
Page 6 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
6 FEATURES KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER ATTACHMENT See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operati...
Page 7 - ASSEMBLY
7 UNPACKING This product requires assembly. Carefully remove the items 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 c...
Page 8 - APPLICATIONS; OPERATION; LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF BLADE
8 ASSEMBLY Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the slot on the grass deflector. � Align the screw hole in the mounting bracket with the screw hole in the grass deflector. � Insert the wing screw through the mounting bracket and into the grass deflector. � Tighten the screw securely. WA...
Page 9 - CUTTING TIPS
9 OPERATION Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent...
Page 10 - MAINTENANCE
10 WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. WARNING: Before inspectin...
Page 11 - STRING REPLACEMENT; STORING THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT
11 MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 9 - 11. � Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire or dis- connect from the power supply. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn clockwise. � Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool...
Page 12 - EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
12 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 1 000998251 String Head Assembly (includes key nos. 2-4) ......................... 1 2 308042003 Spool Retainer Assembly (L.H. Thread) ........................................ 1 3 308044002 Spool & String Assembly (0.080 in. White String) ............................
Page 13 - WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
13 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this EXPAND-IT brand product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.’s discretion, an...
Page 14 - For parts or service, contact your nearest Expand-it; REPAIR PARTS; MODEL NUMBER; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
14 TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-242-4672 983000-9113-16-06 (REV:00) SERVICE For parts or service, contact your nearest Expand-it ™ authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For th...