Starting The String Trimmer; Stopping The String Trimmer; Stealth Mode; Cutting Techniques - Oregon Professional Series Original Instruction Manual

• Check position and comfort by allowing
trimmer to hang freely.
• Make adjustments as necessary.

Starting the String Trimmer

• Before plugging in the string trimmer
make certain the transportation lockout is
activated.
• Fully insert the plug into the power socket.
When fully inserted, the LED lights on the
dashboard will activate and be accompanied
by an audible beep.
• Hold the power tool by both hands, with one
hand on the control handle and one hand on
the front handle.
• Deactivate the transportation lockout.
• Engage the trigger-lock lever and press the
variable speed trigger to activate the blade.
Continue to press the variable speed trigger
for normal operation.

Stopping the String Trimmer

• Release the variable speed trigger to stop the
trimmer head from spinning.
• Upon release of the variable speed trigger,
remove your hand from the trigger-lock lever.

Stealth Mode™

The Oregon ST120VX-NA has a Stealth
Mode which reduces peak speed by 20%. The
ST120VX-NA in Stealth Mode can reduce noise
up to 80% and extend run time more than 60%.
• To activate Stealth Mode, press the Stealth
Mode button beneath the dashboard. A blue
light above the button indicates the tool is in
Stealth Mode.
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• Press the button again to deactivate Stealth
Mode and return to full speed.

Cutting Techniques

MOWING
Hold trimmer with both hands Swing the
trimmer back and forth in an arc with the
cutting attachment at the desired cutting height
Avoid contact with fences, walls, rocks,
sensitive plants and trees, etc

Tool Reactivation

When the string trimmer has not been in use
for 45 seconds it will enter a dormant mode,
during which engaging the trigger lock lever
and pressing the variable speed trigger will
result in the blue Stealth Mode light blinking
rapidly
• Press the Stealth Mode button and the string
trimmer will immediately re-activate and the
dashboard will show battery charge state
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