Description; Purpose; Overview; Safety - GreenWorks STF457 Operator's Manual

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DESCRIPTION

1.1

PURPOSE

This machine is used to cut grass, light weeds, and
other similar vegetation at or around ground level. The
cutting plane must be approximately parallel to the
ground surface. You cannot use the machine to cut or
chop hedges, shrubs, bushes, flowers and compost.
1.2

OVERVIEW

Figure 1 - 23.
Trigger
1
Lock-out button
2
Upper shaft
3
Auxiliary handle
4
Lower shaft
5
Guard
6
Cut-off blade
7
Trimmer head
8
Guard cap
9
Blade
10
Release button
11
Positioning hole
12
Hex wrench
13
Central knob
14
Cap
15
Lower support
16
Spool cover
17
Spool
18
Tab
19
Line exit hole
20
Wrench
21
Nut
22
Outer cup
23
Outer ring-nut
24
Inner cup
25
Angle transmission hole
26
Bump knob
27
Direction of rotation
A
Best cutting area
B
Dangerous cutting area
C
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SAFETY

Make sure that you follow all safety instructions.
Refer to Safety Manual.
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INSTALLATION

Remove the battery pack from the machine before
installation.
Do not use accessories that are not recommended for
this machine.
3.1

UNPACK THE MACHINE

Make sure that you correctly assemble the machine
before use.
• If parts of the machine are damaged, do not use
the machine.
• If parts are missing, do not operate the machine.
• If parts are damaged or missing, contact the
service center.
1. Open the package.
2. Read the documentation provided in the box.
3. Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5. Discard the box and packing material in compliance
with local regulations.
For your personal safety, do not insert battery before
the tool is assembled completely.
3.2

ATTACH THE GUARD

Figure 2.
Do not touch the cut-off blade.
1. Remove the screws from the trimmer head with a
Phillips screwdriver (not provided).
2. Put the guard onto the trimmer head.
3. Align the screw holes on the guard with the screw
holes on the trimmer head.
4. Tighten the screws.
5. Put the guard cap onto the guard.
6. Align the screw holes on the guard cap with the
screw holes on the guard.
7. Tighten the screws.
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