Page 2 - IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND; PLAN AHEAD
2 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS DANGER! This unit can be dangerous! Careless or im- proper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the unit. DANGER! Falling objects can cause severe head injury. Wear head protection when operating this unit. Do...
Page 3 - DANGER; ELECTRICAL SAFETY
3 Snug Fitting Clothing Safety Shoes Safety Chaps Heavy Duty Gloves Eye Protection Hearing Protection Safety Hat S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) away from the work area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near when starting or operat- ing the unit. D...
Page 4 - DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION; PRUNER SAFETY
4 vent damage to unit and/or extension cord and to reduce the possibility of the extension cord disconnecting from the unit during op- eration. See ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER in the OPERA- TION section. S Do not attempt to repair unit. Inspect the insu- lation and connectors on the po...
Page 7 - RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS; ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES; FOR OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
7 of this tool and seek medical attention. An anti--vibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of these problems. Users who op- erate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely their physical con- dition and the condition of this tool. RECOMMENDED ATTACHMENTS This model...
Page 8 - EDGER SAFETY; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; VACUUM SAFETY
8 EDGER SAFETY DANGER: RISK OF CUT. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM BLADE AND CUTTING AREA. Do not attempt to clear away cut material when the blade is in motion. Make sure switch is in the off position and the power source is disconnected when removing jammed material from the cutting blade. Do not g...
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY
10 ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, review all assembly steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure. Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts. NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. TOOLS REQUIRED S Hex...
Page 11 - PIVOT; OPERATION; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
11 ATTACHING SHIELD (for line trimmer attachment) WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protec- tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera- tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line li...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE
15 Mowing SWEEPING -- The fanning action of the rotat- ing line can be used for a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the surfaces being swept and move the tool from side to side. Sweeping MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect unit from power source before performing maintenance. ...
Page 16 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; CHAIN SHARPENING
16 BAR MAINTENANCE If your pruner cuts to one side, has to be forced through the cut, or been run with an im- proper amount of bar lubrication it may be necessary to service your bar. A worn bar will damage your chain and make cutting difficult. After each use, with unit disconnected from power sour...
Page 17 - CHAIN REPLACEMENT
17 30 ˚ 75 ˚ 60 ˚ Rounded Corner 0.025 inch (0.65 mm) Right Hook Angle Wrong Squared Off Corner Too Much Hook Angle WARNING: Maintain the proper hook angle according to the manufacturer’s specifica- tions for the chain you are using. Improper hook angle will increase the chance of kickback which can...
Page 18 - USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS; STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE
18 CHAIN ADJUSTMENT See CHECK CHAIN TENSION in MAINTE- NANCE section. REPLACING THE LINE (for line trimmer attachment) 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but- ton. 2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080 ″ (2 mm) d...
Page 20 - LIMITED WARRANTY
20 TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY Line pulls back into head. 1. Too little line outside of head. 2. Line size incorrect. 1. Remove cover and pull 4 inches (10 cm) of line outside of head. 2. Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) dia. line. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE (continued) Line usage is excessive. 1. Check line routing....