This means that it is constructed throughout with two separate “layers” of electrical insulation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical system. Note: DOUBLE INSULATION does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool. Caution! When servicing double insulated tools, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Replace or repair damaged cords. EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. Minimum Gage for Cord Sets Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet 120V~0-7,62 7,63-15,24a 15,25-30,48 30,49-45,72 220V~0-15,24 15,25-30,48 30,49-60,96 60,97-91.44 Ampere More Not more American wire gage than than 0 -6 18 6 -10 18 10 -12 16 12 -16 14 Assembling Instructions 1. Take the upper body and 16 16 14 16 14 12 16 14 12 12 Not Recommended insert into the lower body. 2. Move the lock on button of the upper body to the left and push down until being able to move the lock on button to the right. Fit tight. 3. Set the guard in the lower body, turning until choke the grooves and fit tightly with the two screws. 4. The wide section of the guard has to be inside, in the side of your feet. 5. Carefully remove the protective cover of the blade before using. Note: This tool is intended for light applications. It is recommended to use it from 15 to 20 minutes maximum per time. Any excessive use could cause damage in the tool. Edging Procedure Caution! Inspect area to be trimmed for any wire, cord, or string-like matter 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. 1. Unplug the extension cord at trimmer. 2. Push the lock button on the upper body to the left and pull out the handle. 3. Rotate the trimmer handle and insert in this position on the lower body. 4. Move the lock on button to the left and push down until being able to move the lock on button to the right. Fit tight. 5. Hold the unit from the handle and the edging position will be set. Line Feeding Procedure In order to feed a length of cutting line, strike the bump cap on the lawn while the trimmer is running. This will automatically feed a new length of line and trim it to the correct length. A firm but gentle motion should be used to strike the bump cap. The unit should be angled slightly forward to prevent the guard from contacting the ground. This process may be repeated as often as necessary. If unit fails to feed, unplug extension cord at trim- mer and clean out the bump cap. 14 ENGLISH Trimming Technique and Performance Notes Tilt trimmer at a slight angle from the ground. Lower to grass or weeds you intend to cut. (If they are over 20cm (8") high, start cutting at top.) Slowly swing unit into and out of area being cut, holding the unit off the ground at desired cutting height. IMPORTANT— for the best cutting action against walls, fences and in high grass, move trimmer slowly so grass is cut WITH THE TIP of the high speed nylon line. 1. Avoid running trimmer with hub in contact with ground. 2. Trim only when grass and weeds are dry. 3. The life of your nylon line is dependent upon following the above trimming techniques, as well as what is being cut, and where the cutting is being done. EXAMPLE: Line will wear faster when run against a foundation wall as compared to trimming around a tree. Some line breakage will occur from feeding unit too fast, from entanglement with foreign matter, from normal line fatigue, and from attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds in excess of unit’s capability. Note: As the weather becomes cooler, the tendency for the nylon line to break becomes greater. DO NOT USE UNIT WHEN TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50° F 4. For best performance, as the line wears, lengthen as indicated in Line Feeding Procedure. 5. Periodically unplug extension cord at trimmer and remove the accumulation of grass or cutting debris from the inside of the bump cap shroud. Spool Replacement and Recovery of Line Broken Off Inside Spool 1. Unplug the tool. Remove cap by pushing the two tabs in and up, then lift off. (It is not necessary to push both tabs in at the same time). 2. Remove any debris and grass buildup that may be inside the cap and on the inside of the hole in the cap. 3. Remove spool by aligning he notch on the edge of the spol with the eyelet in the hub and wipe any dirt off the ribs on the shaft. 4. Unwin...