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OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont.
TRIMMING AND EDGING (Figs. 11 and 12)
When trimming, cut from left to right for cutting efficiency; this throws the clippings away
from the operator (See Fig. 11).
To edge, rotate the shaft 180˚ (See Page 17, Figs. 9, 9a and 10). Place edge guide and
trimmer head above the surface you are going to edge, as shown in Fig. 12.
Use as a
trimmer
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Use as
an edger
EXTENDING THE CUTTING LINE (Fig. 13 and 13a)
During operation, cutting lines shorten due to normal wear. For greater convenience and
efficiency, your trimmer has been equipped with a bump feed head that allows you to
simply bump the trimmer head to extend the cutting lines while the trimmer is operating.
Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding if the cutting or edging is done along
sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut.
1. While the trimmer is on and spinning, gently bump the spool housing on a firm surface
(hard ground or sidewalk). This should release additional cutting line from the spool.
2. If no line is released, bump the trimmer head more sharply
or try bumping it on a firmer surface.
3. If there is no change in the cutting line length,
un-plug the trimmer’s pigtail power cord
from the extension cord. After the trimmer
head stops rotating, gently pull at the cutting
lines manually. Once the lines are pulled out
(extended), plug the trimmer’s pigtail power cord
into the extension cord and resume cutting.
4. If the cutting line still does not feed from the
spool, the spool might be empty or the
cutting line may be tangled or jammed on
the spool. Un-plug the trimmer’s pigtail
power cord from the extension cord.
After the trimmer head stops rotating,
remove the spool (see steps
1 through 3 in “Removing the
Spool” on page 20).
If the line is tangled or
jammed, untangle and
replace the line (see
page 20). If the spool is
empty, replace the
spool (see
page 20-21).
WARNING:
To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer
from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or
making any adjustments.
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Fig. 13
Fig. 13a
WARNING:
The operation of any trimmer can result in FOREIGN OBJECTS
BEING THROWN, which can result in personal injury or property damage.
ALWAYS use proper safety equipment and keep bystanders safely away.
!
NOTE: ALWAYS keep the air vents on the trimmer head (motor housing) free
of obstructions when operating the trimmer.
Bump on firm surface
THE CUTTING LINE
A single 0.065-inch round cutting line is pre-installed on the trimmer. When the cutting line
needs replacing, install a new pre-wound spool, Craftsman 71-85967.
WARNING:
DO NOT grasp the exposed cutting line when picking up
or holding the trimmer.
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Mask
Gloves