Remington ST3812B - Manual (Page 11)

REMINGTON® ELECTRIC TRIMMER/EDGER | 7
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Operating the
Trimmer/Edger
Figure 4-8: Holding trimmer/edger rear handle
Figure 4-9: Pressing trigger switch safety button
Figure 4-10: Squeezing trigger switch
WARNING: The trimmer/edger
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.
1. Hold trimmer/edger using both front
and rear handles. Keep your thumb
and fingers off the button and switch
on the rear handle (see Figure 4-8).
2. When ready to start the trimmer/
edger, press in the trigger switch
safety button with your thumb (see
Figure 4-9).
3. Squeeze the trigger switch with your
fingers (see Figure 4-10). The trim-
mer/edger will start.
4. To stop the trimmer/edger, release the
trigger switch.
WARNING: Keep away from
cutting line and cutting head while
trimmer/edger 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/edger.
• Stop trimmer/edger and
unplug power cord before servic-
ing or examining power head.
Starting the Trimmer/Edger
Adjusting Shaft Length
You can adjust the shaft length of this
trimmer/edger for your comfort and
convenience.
1. Slide telescope release button upward
toward handle (see Figure 4-6).
2. Adjust shaft to desired length and
release button (see Figure 4-7).
Note: The inside shaft has notches in
it. Adjust shaft length to one of these
preset positions. You will hear a “click”
when engaged into a notch properly.
Figure 4-6: Sliding telescoping release button upward
Figure 4-7: Adjusting shaft length
Trigger Switch
Safety Button