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Shoulder Strap
Operating With A Trimmer Head
Although a shoulder strap accessory is
not required for use with a grass trimmer,
a shoulder strap can increase operator
comfort during extended periods of
operation. See Figure 23.
Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder pad
rests comfortably on the off-side shoulder and
the cutting path of the cutting attachment
is parallel to the ground. Make sure all
hooks and adjustment devices are secure.
Figure 23
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Cutting GrassmUnits equipped with a trimmer head
Your Swisher unit may be equipped with
one of several Swisher trimmer head mod-
els, each with features for specific applica-
tions and/or operational requirements.
CAUT|ON!
Do not push the rotating line into trees,
wire fences or any material that could
tangle or break line ends.
For proper operation, always refer to the
instructions accompanying the trimmer head
being used. Available trimmer head styles
include:
m Semi-automatic. Trimmer line is
indexed when the operator taps the
trimmer head on the ground during
operation.
m Manual. The operator indexes line man-
ually with the grass trimmer stopped.
m Fixed. The operator must stop the unit
and add new lengths of trimmer line
manually.
m Nail. This device, designed for clearing
weeds and light brush, features three
nylon blades attached to the head by
pivots.
Engine Operating Speeds
Operate the unit at full throttle while cut-
ting grass.
CAUTION!
Operation of trimmer without a cutting
attachment shield and using excessive
line length can lead to premature clutch
failure.
CAUTION!
Operation at low RPM can lead to pre-
mature clutch failure.
Additional hardware may be required to
mount the Fixed Line or the Flail type trim-
mer heads.
Hold the trimmer so the trimmer head is
angled slightly into the area to be cut. To
ensure maximum trimmer-line service life,
cut only with the tip of the trimmer line.
Cut grass by swinging the trimmer from
left to right. Keep the trimmer head hori-
zontal. See Figure 24.
Figure 24
Edging
Tilt the handle
about 100° to the
left (from hori-
zontal) and move
forward, holding
the trimmer verti-
cally as shown in
Figure 25.
Figure 25
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