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EarthWise CST00012 Operator's Manual
INSTRUCTIONS
PACKING LIST
String Trimmer ­
Guard
Charger and Battery
Instruction Manual
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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: Do not operate Ihe trimmer INithOu! the guard
attached.
ATTACHING THE GUARD
Assemble the guard as shown as belOW, over the lug on the
motor housing, then slide the guard forward to lock on the lug.
Then with the Phillips screw driver, screw the preassembled
screws in the guard into the motor housing.
TO TURN THE TOOL ON
Push the lock button in with your Ihumb and then
the
with your fingers. (Once the tool is
can
the lack button). To turn the tool OFF,
the trigger.
start the unil, meke sure Ihe trimmer is not
any object.
WARNING: When being used as an edger, stones, pieces of
metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed by the
line. The unil and guard are designed to reduce the danger.
CAUTION:
lines
coasts
after
turn
off.
Do not use under wet conditions.
Do not use
'A~th
damaged extension cord.
CAUTION: Inspect area to be trimmed and remove any
or string-like objects whicih could become
the rolating line or spool. Be particularly
avoid any wire 'I'Ihicih might be bent outwardly
into the path of the tool, such as barbs at the base of a
chain link fence.
UNPACKING
This product requires some assembly.
CareluUy remove the product and any accessones from the box.
Make sure that all items listed in the packing Hs! 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 Ihe product
If any parts are damaged or missing. please call
1-800-313-5111
for assistance.
AUXILIARY HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
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
amn
is straight.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted by loosen­
ing the lock coliar and rotating
it
opposite to the arrow
shown. The tubes can then be e"iended shorter or longer.
When the desired height is achieved by rotating the locking
collar back to the original tightened position.
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WARNING:
To g'Jard against injury, observe the following:
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Keep hands away from lines.
Keep hands on handles. Don't overreach.
WARNING: Do not aUow familiarity with this type of product
to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to innict serious injury.
If you strike or become entangled with
a
foreign object, stop
tool immediately, cneck for damage and have any damage
repaired before further operation is attempted. Do not
operate with a broken hub or spool.
WARNING: Do nat allow familiarity with this type of
product 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.