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The most efficient line length is the maximum
length allowed bythe line limiter. Always keep
the shield in place whenthe tool isbeing oper-
ated.
To advance line:
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Operate the engine at full throttle.
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Hold the trimmer head paral lel to andabove
the grassy area.
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Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly
on theground one time. Approximately 2in.
(5 cm) of l ine will be advanced with each
tap.
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy
area. Tapping on s urfaces such as concrete
or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the
trimmer head.If the line is worn down to 2
inches (5 cm) or less, more than one tap will
be required to obtain the most efficient line
length.
WARNING:
Use only 0.080
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(2 mm)
diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-
vance properly and can cause serious injury.
Do not use other materials such as wire,
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during
cutting and become a dangerous missile that
can cause serious i njury.
CUTTING METHODS
WARNING:
Use minimum speed
and donot crowd the line when cutting around
hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.),
which candamage the t rimmer head, become
entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a
serious hazard.
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The tip of the line does the cutting. You will
achieve the best performance and mini-
mum line wear by not crowding the line into
the cutting area. The right and wrong ways
are shown below.
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The line will easily remove grass and
weeds f romaround walls, fences, trees and
flower beds , but it also can cut the tender
bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.
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For trimming or scalping, use less than full
throttle to increase line life and decrease
head wear, especially:
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During light duty cutting.
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Near objects around which the line can
wrap such as small posts, trees or fence
wire.
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For m owing or sweeping, use full throttle for
a good clean job.
TRIMMING
-- Hold the bottom of t he trimmer
head about 3 inches (8 cm)above the ground
and atan angle. Allow only the tip of the line to
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into
work area.
Trimming
SCALPING
-- The scalping technique removes
unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold
the bottom of the t rim mer head about 3 in. (8
cm)abovethe ground andat anangle.Allowthe
tip of the line to strike the ground around trees,
posts, monuments, etc. This technique in-
creases line wear.
MOWING
-- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing
in places conventional lawn mowers cannot
reach. In the mowing position, keep the line
parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the
head into the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.
SWEEPIN G
-- The f anningaction of t herotating
line canbe usedto blowaway loosedebrisfrom
an area. Keep the line parallel to and above the
area surface and sw ing the tool from side to
side.