Remington ST3010A - Manual (Page 10)

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Chapter 4: Trimmer Operation
Operating the
Trimmer
Figure 4-5: Holding trimmer rear handle
Figure 4-6: Pressing trigger switch safety button
Figure 4-7: Squeezing trigger switch
WARNING: The trimmer can
throw debris, causing injury to
those nearby.
• Wear approved eye protection,
long pants, and shoes while
operating this tool.
• Keep bystanders away from
work area.
WARNING: Keep away from
cutting line and cutting head
while trimmer is running. Contact
with cutting line can cause serious
injury.
• Keep cutting head away from
your hands and feet and by-
standers when in use.
• Keep cutting guard in place and
in proper working order.
• Wear long pants and shoes while
operating this trimmer.
• Stop trimmer and unplug power
cord before servicing or examin-
ing power head.
Starting the Trimmer
1. Hold trimmer using both front and
rear handles. Keep your thumb and
fingers off the button and switch on
the rear handle (see Figure 4-5).
2. When ready to start the trimmer, press
in the trigger switch safety button with
your thumb (see Figure 4-6).
3. Squeeze the trigger switch with your
fingers (see Figure 4-7). The trimmer
will start.
4. To stop the trimmer, release the trig-
ger switch.
Figure 4-8: Holding trimmer
Trimming
To reduce excessive line wear and improve
trimming performance, follow the steps
below to trim grass and weeds.
1. Remove any string, wire, or other ma-
terials that could become entangled in
the trimmer from the trimming area.
2. Hold trimmer using both front and
rear handles (see Figure 4-8).
3. Slowly sweep the trimmer from side
to side or front to back.
4. Do not force the trimmer. Allow only
the tip of the trimmer line to cut the
grass or weeds.
5. If grass or weeds are tall, cut them in
several increments, starting from the
top and working to the bottom.
Trigger Switch
Safety Button