DeWalt XGST227CS Operator's Manual page 27

EDGING
The trimmer attachment can be used for edging (Fig. 20). Alternatively, a bladed lawn edger
attachment can also be purchased for use with this unit.
Rotating the Trimmer Attachment
WARNING:
before rotating the attachment.
When edging around sidewalks, flowerbeds, etc., rotate the trimmer attachment 90° inside the coupler.
DO NOT rotate the entire unit 90°.
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler (Fig. 21).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 21).
3. Rotate the attachment until the release button snaps firmly into the 90° edging hole (Fig. 21).
4. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the coupler (Fig. 21).
WARNING:
the trimmer attachment. Using the 90° edging hole with other attachments could lead to
personal injury or damage to the unit.
Maintaining the Trimming Line
Hard surfaces, such as sidewalks, can cause the trimming line to wear down quickly or break.
• Frequently check and adjust the trimming line length. Refer to Adjusting the Trimming Line Length.
Always keep the trimming line fully extended.
• DO NOT force the unit. Make shallow cuts in as many passes as are necessary to achieve the
desired depth. Cut at a slow, even pace.
To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut the unit off
Only snap the release button into the 90° edging hole when edging with
Fig. 19
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