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SWEEPING
The fanning action of the rotating line can be
used fora quick and easy cleanup. Keep the
line parallel to and above the surfaces being
swept and move the tool from side to side.
Sweeping
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
groundasthis canscalpthe groundanddam-
age the tool.
Mowing
EDGING
While edging allow the tip of the line to make
contac t. Donotforcetheline.Theedgeguard
helps protect the unit and keeps the unitfrom
contac ting the ground. Take extra caution
while edging as objects can be thrown from
the trimmer line.
Edging
Scalping
SCALPING
The scalping technique removes unwanted
vegetation. Holdthebottomofthetrimmer head
about 3 inches (8 cm) above theground andat
an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the
ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc.
This technique increases line wear.
WARNING: Use only 0.065 inch
(1.65mm) diameter round line. Other sizes
and s hapes of line will not advance properly
and will result in improper cutting head func-
tion or can cause serious injury. Do not use
othermaterialssuchas wire, string,rope,etc.
Wirecanbreak off duringcuttingandbecome
a dangerous missile that can c ause serious
injury. See page 2 for warning concerning
other cutting devices.
TRIMMING
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3
inches (8 cm)abovetheground andat anan-
gle. Allow only the tip ofthe line to make con-
tact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.
Trimming
3 inches (
8 cm)
above ground
EDGING POSITION
While holding the trimmer in operating posi-
tion, you can press this button and twist the
lower por tion 180° counterclockwise for
edging.
Button