Weed Eater 245157 Trimmer User Manual


 
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SWEEPING
The fanning action of the rotating line can be
used fora quick and easy cleanup. Keepthe
line parallel to and above the surfaces being
swept and move the tool from side to side.
Sweeping
Scalping
MOWING
Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in plac es
conventional lawn mowers cannot reach. In
the mowing position, keep the line parallel to
the ground. Avoid pressing the head into the
groundas thiscanscalpthegroundanddam-
age the tool.
Mowing
SCALPING
The scalping technique removes unwanted
vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bot-
tomofthetrimmerheadabout3inc hes (8cm)
above the ground and at an angle. Allow the
tipofthelinetostrike thegroundaroundtrees,
posts, monuments, etc. This technique in-
creases line wear.
WARNING: Use only 0.065inch(1.65
mm)diameterline.Othersizesoflinewillnotad-
vanceproperly andwillresultinimpropercutting
head function or can cause serious injury. Do
not use other materials such as wire, string,
rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and
becomeadangerousmissilethatcancausese-
rious injury. Seepage2 for warningconcerning
other cutting devices.
TRIMMING
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3
inches (8 cm)abovethegroundandat anan-
gle. Allow only the tip of the lineto make con-
tact. Do not forcetrimme
r line into work area.
Trimming
3 in. (8 cm)
above ground
EDGING POSITION
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
You can press this button and twist the lower
portion180
o
clockwiseinto anedging
position.
EDGING
While edging allow the tip of the line to make
Button