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TROUBLESHOOTING
OREGON® Cordless Tool System
TRIMMER/EDGER MODEL ST275
AB 0214 - F/N 564571
TROUBLESHOOTING
Use this table to see possible solutions for possible problems with the trimmer/
edger. If these suggestions do not solve the problem, see “Warranty and service”.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Motor does
not run or runs
intermittently
Battery discharged Recharge. See “Battery pack and charger”.
Trigger lock-out not
pressed
Press the trigger lock-out before squeezing the
throttle trigger. See “General operation”.
Battery pack not fully
inserted
Press the battery pack into the battery port until it
clicks into place.
Battery contacts dirty
Remove the battery pack, remove debris from the
battery port, and then clean the contacts with a
clean, dry cloth.
Battery pack cold
Allow the battery pack to warm to the minimum
operating temperature of 0°C (32°F).
Motor runs, but
trimmer head does
not move
Grass wound between
shaft and trimmer head
See “Correcting grass bind”.
Trimmer/Edger
does not cut
properly
Grass wound between
shaft and trimmer head
See “Correcting grass bind”.
Spool empty See “Replacing trimmer line”.
Trimmer line
does not feed
Spool empty See “Replacing trimmer line”.
Trimmer line tangled
Remove the trimmer line from the spool, untangle,
and rewind. See “Replacing trimmer line”.
To minimise tangled line, only use trimmer line
identified in “Specifications and components”.
Trimmer line wears
out quickly
Higher cutting speed
than necessary
Apply less pressure to the throttle trigger.
Improper cutting
technique
Avoid forcing the trimmer head against hard
surfaces. Slowly move the trimmer head in until the
edge of the trimmer line strikes the grass or weeds.
Trimmer/
Edger vibrates
excessively
during use
Trimmer head damaged See “Removing and replacing the trimmer head”.
Trimmer head cover not
seated properly
Remove the trimmer head cover and reinstall
making sure that the tabs on the cover line up with
the slots on the trimmer head. See “Reassembling
the trimmer head”.
Line cutting blade is dull See “Sharpening the line cutting blade”.
End of trimmer
line is frayed,
ragged, or
unevenly cut
Line cutting blade is dull See “Sharpening the line cutting blade”.