Weed Eater 545186762 - Manual (Page 5)

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3. Insert the shield onto the motor housing.
Ensure the cutting head remains free to
rotate and the line is not caught between
the shield and the motor housing.
4. Twist the shield as illustrated until it snaps
securely into place. Make sure the shield
is assembled to the unit as shown in the
illustration below and in the KNOW
YOUR UNIT section of this manual.
CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade
ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS
Twist shield
in direction of
arrow to
assemble
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Recessed
Plug
Trigger Switch
Cord
Retainer
Air
Vents
Debris Shield
Line Limiter Blade
Motor Housing
Trimmer Head
with 0.065 in.
Trimmer Line
Assist
Handle
Tap Button
Locking
Sleeve
Assembly
Edge Guide
Twist and Edge Button
RECESSED PLUG
The RECESSED PLUG is where you attach
your extension cord to the unit.
TRIGGER SWITCH
The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn on the
unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to operate the
unit. Release to stop.
LINE LIMITER BLADE
The LINE LIMITER BLADE cuts the cutting
line to the proper cutting length.
ASSIST HANDLE
The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help hold
and guide the unit.
TRIMMER HEAD
The TRIMMER HEAD holds cutting line and
rotates during operation.
TAP BUTTON
The TAP BUTTON is used to advance the
cutting line during operation and to remove
the spool during line replacement.
TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON
The TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON is used to
twist the lower portion of the unit into an edg-
ing position.
EDGE GUIDE
The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit from con-
tacting the ground during edging.