Using line other than that specified may cause the tool to
overheat or become damaged.
WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line,
wire, or rope, etc. These can break off and become
dangerous projectiles.
The line trimmer is equipped with an advanced
POWERLOAD
system. The cutting line can be
TM
wound onto the spool simply by pressing a single
button. Loading a full spool can usually be completed
in 12 seconds. Avoid repeated operation of the
winding system in rapid succession to reduce the
possibility of motor damage.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Cut one piece of cutting line 4 m long.
3. Insert the line into the eyelet and push the line until
the end of the line comes out of the opposite eyelet
(Fig. L1).
L1-1 Cutting line
L1-2 Eyelet
NOTICE: It is not necessary to align the eyelets in
order to insert the cutting line. If the line cannot be
inserted into the eyelet, mount the battery pack onto
the trimmer, then press the POWERLOAD button
briefly to reset the winding mechanism.
4. Remove the battery pack if it has been mounted onto
the trimmer in step 3.
5. Pull the line from the other side until equal lengths
of the line appear on both sides of the trimmer head
(Fig. L2).
6. Install the battery pack onto the line trimmer.
7. Press and hold the POWERLOAD button to start the
line-winding motor. The line will be wound into the
trimmer head continuously.
8. Watch the remaining line length carefully. Prepare
to release the button as soon as approximately 22
cm of line are left on each side. Briefly press the line
loading button to adjust the length until 18 cm of the
line is showing on each side (Fig. L3).
NOTICE: In case the line is pulled into the trimmer
head by accident, open the head and pull the
cutting line out from the spool. Follow the section
"RELOADING THE CUTTING LINE" in this manual to
reload the line.
RELOADING THE CUTTING LINE
NOTICE: When the cutting line gets stuck in the
trimmer head, you will need to remove the remaining
cutting line from the trimmer head and follow the
steps below to reload the line.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Press the release tabs on the trimmer head and
M1-1 Release tab
3. Remove the cutting line from the trimmer head.
4. With one hand holding the trimmer, use another hand
M3-1 Release tab
5. Follow the instructions in the "LINE REPLACEMENT"
TRIMMER HEAD REPLACEMENT
position, replace it immediately. Never use a trimmer
with a loose cutting attachment. Replace a cracked,
damaged or worn-out cutting head immediately,
even if damage is limited to superficial cracks. Such
attachments may shatter at high speed and cause
serious injury.
Know the trimmer head (Fig. N1)
N1-1 Lower cover
N1-3 Spool assembly N1-4 Bushing
To remove the trimmer head
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Press the release tabs on the trimmer head and
3. Remove the cutting line from the trimmer head
4. Wear gloves. Use one hand to grasp the spool
N3-1 Nut
56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS LINE TRIMMER — ST1610E-T
remove the lower cover assembly of the trimmer
head by pulling it straight out (Fig. M1 & M2).
M1-2 Lower cover assembly
to grasp the lower cover assembly and align the
slots in the lower cover assembly with the release
tabs. Press the lower cover assembly until it snaps
into place, at which time you will hear a distinct click
sound (Fig. M3).
M3-2 Slot
section to reload the cutting line.
WARNING: If the head loosens after it is fixed in
N1-2 Nut
remove the lower cover of the trimmer head by
pulling it straight out (see Fig. M1 & M2).
(Fig. N2).
assembly to stabilize it and use the other hand to
hold an impact wrench (not included) to loosen the
nut in a counterclockwise direction (Fig. N3).
Impact wrench
N3-2
(not included)
EN
11