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- Page 1 13" 4A ELECTRIC STRING TRIMMER 21212 Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757) Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents ..........................2 Specifications ........................2 Important Safety Instructions ....................3 - 5 Symbols ..........................6 -7 Electrical ...........................8 - 9 Features ..........................1 0 Assembly ........................11-14 Operation ........................14-16 Maintenance ........................17-19 Troubleshooting ......................... 1 9 Warranty ..........................2 0 Parts/ Parts List ...................... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W A R N I N G Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. • For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Follow all safety instructions. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W A R N I N G To reduce the risk of electric shock - Use outdoor extension cords marked W-A, W, SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. •...
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. -
Page 6: Symbols
SyMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) -
Page 7: Symbols
SyMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. -
Page 8: Electrical
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATED Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual threewire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.. -
Page 9: Electrical
ELECTRICAL **Ampere rating (on tool faceplate) MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG) (WHEN USING 120V ONLY) Amp Rating Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters) More Than Not More Than 25' (7.6 m) 50' (15 m) 100' (30.4 m) 150' (45.7 m) Not Recommended When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension cord that is designed for outside use. -
Page 10: Features
FEATURES ROTATING REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE EDGER GUIDE SWITCH TRIGGER CORD TELESCOPING RETAINER BOOM GRASS DEFLECTOR Fig. 1 KNOW YOUR STRING TIMMER (See Fig. 1) The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. -
Page 11: Assembly
ASSEMBLy UNPACKING • This product requires assembly. • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. • Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. •... - Page 12 ASSEMBLy SCREW SCREW HOLE GRASS DEFLECTOR SLIDE OVER HEAD TURN COUNTER CLOCKWISE Fig. 2 Fig. 3 W A R N I N G If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
- Page 13 ASSEMBLy SWITCH CORD TRIGGER WARP ATTACH OUTLET END OUTLET OF EXTENSION CORD HERE Fig. 4 Fig. 5 OPERATING THE TRIMMER (See Fig. 6) PROPER OPERATING POSITION Fig. 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.
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Page 14: Operation
ASSEMBLy • 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 IF GRASS BECOMES WRAPPED AROUND THE STRING HEAD: •... - Page 15 OPERATION CUTTING TIPS (See Fig. 7) • Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area. • The string trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
- Page 16 OPERATION REAR HANDLE TELESCOPING BOOM COUPLER PULL UP EDGING COUPLER TO ROTATE Fig. 8 Fig. 9 EDGING (See Fig. 9 - 11.) The rotating handle can be used in combination with the edger guide for edging sidewalks and walkways. To use the edger guide, flip down from it’s stored position. EDGER GUIDE Fig.
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Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE W A R N I N G When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. W A R N I N G Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. - Page 18 MAINTENANCE • Install the new spool so that the strings and slots align with the eyelets in the string head. Thread the strings into the eyelets. • Pull the strings extending from the string head so the string releases from the slots in the spool. •...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
MAINTENANCE STORING THE TRIMMER • Depress telescoping boom coupler and set at shortest setting. • Clean all foreign material from the trimmer. • Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children. • Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE... -
Page 20: Warranty
(4) years against defects in materials, parts or workmanship. GREENWORKS™, at its own discretion will repair or replace any and all parts found to be defective, through normal use, free of charge to the customer. This warranty is valid only for... - Page 21 PARTS...
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Page 22: Parts List
PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 34101178-6 Switch board 33401178 Switch spring 36303152 Switch 3220313 Screw 31300178-6 Handle 3640185 Connector 3410182 Wall 3220505 Screw 3410302 Board 3220905 Screw 3650135 B Terminal 34115178-6 Auxiliary handle 34202178 Rubber 32900178 Screw 32200178 Corner bolts 36502161 Terminal... - Page 23 CONTENTS NOTES...
- Page 24 TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757) Rev: 01 (01-07-10) Printed in China on 100% Recycled Paper...
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I've used it twice it worked great now I plug it in and it makes a humming noise but doesn't spin or anything else