Portland 63387, Owner'S Manual & Safety Instructions

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Operating Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual 
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy: 
Before operating the gardening appliance, put on ANSI-approved safety goggles, close-toed work boots, 
long pants, and other safety gear.  Safety goggles and other safety gear are sold separately.

TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM AccIDENTAL OpERATION: 
Make sure that the power Switch/Trigger is in the off-position and unplug the 
appliance from its electrical outlet before setting up the appliance.

Using cord Hook

1.  An extension cord (sold separately) will be 

required.  Ensure that the extension cord is an 
outdoor type extension cord and that it is the 
correct design to accept this appliance’s plug.

2. 

WARNING!   
TO pREVENT ELEcTRIc SHOcK AND 
SERIOUS pERSONAL INJURy:  
The extension cord must remain 

secured to the appliance’s plug.

3.  Secure the extension cord  

using the cord hook  
as explained below.

a.  Make a loop in the  

extension cord, and  
press that cord loop 
through the hole in 
the handle.

b.  Hook that cord loop  

around the cord hook.

c.  Make sure the Trigger is 

released, then plug the 
cord into the connector.

Automatic Line Feeder

NOTIcE:  To prevent damage, DO NOT BUMp REEL.   
This string trimmer feeds Line 
automatically when stopping.

1.  Make sure area is safe  

to operate appliance in, 
then operate it at 
full speed.

2.  Release Trigger and allow Line to stop fully.

3.  Line will feed slightly.  Repeat as desired.

Note: Line will feed only if Spool is wound 
correctly and can unwrap freely.

4.  To manually feed Line, unplug the Power Cord, 

press the Feed Button at the base of the Reel, 
and pull out the Line slightly.  Keep pushing 
the Button and pulling the Line out until 
the Line reaches the desired length.

Adjusting Length

1.  Loosen Extension Lock.

2.  Adjust Tube to desired Length.

3.  Tighten Extension Lock securely.

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