_IL WARNING:Donotusethisproductifit isnotcompletelyassembledor if anypartsappearto bemissingor damaged.Useofa productthatis notproperlyandcompletelyassembledcouldresultinseriouspersonalinjury.[] inspectthe productcarefullyto makesurenobreakageor damageoccurredduringshipping.[] Donotdiscardthepackingmaterialuntilyouhavecarefullyinspectedandsatisfactorilyoperatedtheproduct.[] If anypartsaredamagedor missing,pleasecall1-888-266-7096forassistance._1_WARNING:If anypartsaredamagedor missingdonotoperatethisproductuntilthepartsarereplaced.Useofthisproductwithdamagedor missingpartscouldresultin seriouspersonalinjury._1_,WARNING:Donotattemptto modifythisproductor createaccessoriesnotrecommendedforusewiththisproduct.Anysuchalterationor modificationismisuseandcouldresultin a hazardousconditionleadingto possibleseriouspersonalinjury.ATTACHINGGRASSDEFLECTORSee Figure 2 - 3, page L_1_ WARNING: The line cut-off blade on the grassdeflector is sharp. Avoid contact with the blade.Failure to avoid contact can result in serious per-sonal injury.[] Remove supplied screw with a phillips screwdriver fromthe trimmer head.[] Fit the grass deflector into the slots on trimmer head.[] Turn counterclockwise to lock grass deflector into place,[] Line up the screw hole in the grass deflector with thecenter hole in the trimmer head.[] Install supplied screw and tighten by turning clockwisewith a phillips screwdriver,ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLESee Figure 3, page i.[] Loosen and remove the knob from the handle.[] Install the handle on the rear handle pole in the areaindicated by the illustration.[] Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desiredoperating position.[] Reinstall the knob. Tighten it to secure._IL WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing,do not operate this product until the parts arereplaced. Failure to heed this warning could result inserious personal injury._, WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this productor create accessories not recommended for use withthis product. Any such alteration or modification ismisuse and could result in a hazardous conditionleading to possible serious personal injury._ WARNING: Do not connect to power supply untilassembly is complete. Failure to comply could resultin accidental starting and possible serious personalinjury.STARTING/STOPPING THE TRIMMERSee Figure 4 - 5, page i.Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug onthe rear of the string trimmer.NOTE: Use only approved outdoor extension cords.[] Route the extension cord through the slot located onthe rear of the string trimmer housing and placeunderneath the cord retainer.[] To start the string trimmer, press the switch trigger.[] To stop the string trimmer, release the switch trigger.[] If any parts are damaged or missing, please call1-888-266-7096 for assistance.OPERATING THE TRIMMERSee Figure 6, page LFolow these tips when using the string trimer:[] Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rearhandle 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 withthe rear handle about hip height.[] Cut tall grass from the top down. This will preventgrass from wrapping around the shaft housing andstring head.If grass becomes wrapped around the string head:[] Stop the trimmer.Unplug the string trimmer.[] Remove the grass.7 - English