Homelite UT41112 User Manual - Page 10

OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless ­fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating products. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. starting/stopping the TRIMMer See Figure 4 - 5.  Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug on the rear of the string trimmer. NOTE: Use only approved outdoor extension cords.  Route the extension cord through the slot located on the rear of the string trimmer housing and place underneath the cord retainer.  To start the string trimmer, press the switch trigger.  To stop the string trimmer, release the switch trigger. OPERATING THE TRIMMER See Figure 6. Follow these tips when using the string trimmer:  Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.  Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.  Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.  Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and string head which may cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the string head:  Stop the trimmer.  Unplug the string trimmer.  Remove the grass. switch TRIGGER ATTACH OUTLET END OF EXTENSION CORD HERE Fig. 4 CORD WRAP OUTLET END Fig. 5 proper operating position Page 10 - English Fig. 6