Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; W A R N I N G
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W A R N I N G Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. • For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Follow all safe...
Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
5 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 50 f...
Page 6 - SyMBOLS
6 SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current Class II Construction Double-insulated construction Wet Conditions Alert...
Page 7 - SERVICE; SYMBOLS
7 The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SERVICE service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. W A...
Page 8 - DOUBLE INSULATED; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; ELECTRICAL
8 DOUBLE INSULATED Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual threewire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to ...
Page 10 - FRONT HANDLE; FEATURES
10 KNOW YOUR STRING TIMMER (See Fig. 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 operating features and safet...
Page 11 - ATTACHING AUXILIARY HANDLE AND GRASS DEFLECTOR; UNPACKING; ASSEMBLY
11 ATTACHING AUXILIARY HANDLE AND GRASS DEFLECTOR (See Fig. 2 - 3.) 1. Remove supplied screw with a phillips screwdriver from the trimmer head. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install supplied screw and tighten by turning clockwise with a phillips screwdriver. W A R N I N G If any parts are damaged or missing, do not o...
Page 13 - OPERATING THE TRIMMER; FOLLOW THESE TIPS WHEN USING THE STRING TRIMMER:; ATTACHING SHAFT
13 OPERATING THE TRIMMER (See Fig. 6) FOLLOW THESE TIPS WHEN USING THE STRING TRIMMER: • Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. • ASSEMBLY Fig. 5 SWITCH TRIGGER ATTACH OUTLET END OF EXTENSION CORD HERE CORD WARP OUTLET END PROPER OPERATING PO...
Page 14 - ASSEMBLy; IF GRASS BECOMES WRAPPED AROUND THE STRING HEAD:; ADVANCING STRINGS; ADVANCING THE STRINGS MANUALLY; CUT OFF BLADE; OPERATION
14 ASSEMBLy • 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 grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and string head IF GRASS BECOMES WRAPPED AROUND THE STRING HEAD: • Stop the trimmer. • Unplug the s...
Page 15 - CUTTING TIPS; ADJUST THE FRONT HANDLE
15 CUTTING TIPS (See Fig. 7) • Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area. • The string trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator. • Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force string hea...
Page 16 - EDGING; TELESCOPING
16 OPERATION EDGING (See Fig. 10) Unplug the trimmer. Press the shift button and rotate the trimmer head 90° then fix the trimmer head. Fig.10 Fig. 8 TELESCOPING PRESS(1) PRESS(1) ADJUST(2) 90° BOOM COUPLER Fig. 9
Page 17 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE; SPOOL REPLACEMENT; MAINTENANCE
17 W A R N I N G When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. W A R N I N G Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields that comply with ANSI Z87.1 during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If ope...
Page 18 - STRING REPLACEMENT; Spool Replacement
18 MAINTENANCE • Install the new spool so that the strings and slots align with the eyelets in the string head. Thread the strings into the eyelets. • Pull the strings extending from the string head so the string releases from the slots in the spool. • Reinstall the spool retainer by depressing tabs...
Page 19 - STORING THE TRIMMER; PROBLEM
19 STORING THE TRIMMER • Open telescoping boom coupler and set at shortest setting. • Clean all foreign material from the trimmer. • Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children. • Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLE...
Page 20 - WARRANTY; proof of; ITEMS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY:; TRANSPORTATION CHARGES:
20 WARRANTY GREENWORKS™ hereby warranties this product, to the original purchaser with proof of purchase , for a period of four (4) years against defects in materials, parts or workmanship. GREENWORKS™, at its own discretion will repair or replace any and all parts found to be defective, through nor...
Page 21 - PARTS
Page 22 - PARTS LIST
22 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 31101727311027273110372731104727333015043110572734108178A-63650135 Rear handle assy.Auxiliary handle assy.Guard assy.Motor and lower shaft assy.Edge guideSpool with line assy.Spool CoverTerminal(B) 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 2 PARTS LIST
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