Scotts LST02012S Owner's Manual page 4

UNPACKING
This product requires some assembly.
PACKING LIST
- String Trimmer
- Safety Guard
- Front/Auxiliary Handle
- Charger and Battery Pack
- Owner's Manual
- Hardware Bag
WARNING: Do not install battery until assembly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible
serious personal injury.
WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories 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 carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-618-7474
for assistance.
ATTACHING THE GUARD
WARNING: Do not operate the trimmer without the guard attached.
Always wear gloves when mounting or replacing the guard.
Be careful of the blade on the guard and protect your hands
from being injured by the blade.
Position the guard on the trimmer, then attach the guard with the
supplied screws. (Fig.2）
NOTE: A guide wheel is pre-mounted on the guard to make
the edge-cutting function easier.
ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE
•
Place one ribbed hole at the base of
the auxiliary handle over the knob
located at the lower portion of the
rear handle.
•
Press the other ribbed hole over the
knob on the other side of the rear
handle.(Fig.3.)
TO TURN THE TOOL ON
Push the lock button in with your thumb and then squeeze the
trigger with your fingers. (Once the tool is running, you can release
the lock button). To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.
Before you start the unit, make sure the trimmer is not contacting
any object.
WARNING: Stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown
out at high speed by the line. The unit and guard are designed to
reduce the danger.
ASSEMBLY
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Screw the front handle firmly into place with the ST 4.2 X 18
screw included. (Fig.4)
•
You can easily adjust the handle by pressing both sides of
the knobs at the same time. (Fig 5)
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted. Release the
clamp on the tube. The tubes can then be adjusted shorter or
longer. When the desired height is achieved, lock in place with the
clamp. (Fig.6)
CHANGING THE WORKING ANGLE
The trimmer can be set in any of five different operating
angles. Press and hold the
locating button. Set the
desired operating angle.
Angle positions 1 and 2
are for edge cutting. 3,4
and 5 Angle positions are
for normal cutting. Release
the locating button. (Fig.7)
INSTALLING AND REMOVING BATTERY PACK FROM THE
UNIT
Slide the battery pack into the string trimmer (see illustration).
Ensure the battery is securely
connected. To remove the
battery, depress the release
button and slide battery pack
out of tool.(Fig.8)
OPERATING
WARNING: To guard against injury, observe the following:
If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop tool
immediately, check for damage and have any damage repaired
before further operation is attempted. Do not
operate with a broken hub or spool.
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LST02012S
Fig. 8
Read owner's manual before using, save owner's
manual.
Keep hands away from lines.
Keep hands on handles. Don't overreach.