Cutting Instructions - EarthWise CST00012 Operator's Manual

PACKING LIST
String Trimmer - Safety Guard - Charger and Battery Pack
Instruction Manual - Hardware Pkg.
WARNING: Do not connect to power supply 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.
WARNING: Do not operate the trimmer without the guard
attached.
ATTACHING THE GUARD
Assemble the guard as shown as below by sliding it over the
head of the motor housing and rotating it counter-clockwise.
Using a Phillips screw drive, secure the four (4) screws into the
guard and motor housing.
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.
CAUTION: Lines coasts after turn off.
Do not use under wet conditions.
CAUTION: Inspect area to be trimmed and remove any
wire, cord, or string-like objects which could become
entangled in the rotating line or spool. Be particularly
careful to avoid any wire which might be bent outwardly
into the path of the tool, such as barbs at the base of a
chain link fence.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires some assembly.
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
1-800-313-5111 for assistance.
AUXILIARY HANDLE ADJUSTMENT (A)
For maximum comfort and control, adjust the auxiliary
handle to suit your height. Shorter users adjust handle to a
lower position (away from you) and taller users adjust handle
to an upper position (towards you). The handle should be
adjusted so that your front arm is straight.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (B)
The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted by loosen-
ing the lock collar and rotating it opposite to the arrow
shown. The tubes can then be extended shorter or longer.
When the desired height is achieved by rotating the locking
collar back to the original tightened position.
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.

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this type of prod-
uct to make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
Do not operate a string trimmer in a tree, on a ladder,
or on a scaffold; this is extremely dangerous.
Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection
A
Read instruction manual before using, save
instruction manual.
Keep hands away from lines.
Keep hands on handles. Don't overreach.
B
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