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TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
The cutting head advances line automati-
cally. Donot tapheadon thegroundtoad-
vance line. This may break parts andcause
cutting head to malfunction.
Upon unit start up, the line will advance auto-
maticall y to the correct cutting path l engt h.
Always keep theshieldin placewhenthetool
is being operated.
WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2mm)
diameter round l ine. Other sizes and shapes
of line willnot advanceproperly andwill resultin
improper cuttinghead functionor can causese-
rious injury. Do not use other materials such as
wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break of f during
cutting and become a dangerous missile that
can cause serious injury.
CUTTING METHODS
WARNING: Use minimum speed
anddonotcrowdthelinewhencuttingaround
hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts,etc.),
whichcandamagethetrimmerhead,become
entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a
serious hazard.
S Thetip of the linedoes the cutting. You will
achieve t he best perf ormance and mini-
mumline wearby not crowding the lineinto
the cutting area. The right and wrongways
are shown below.
Tip o
f
the
L
ine
Does The Cutting
Right
Line Crowded Into
Work Area
Wrong
S The line will easily remove grass and
weedsfromaroundwalls,fences,treesand
flower beds, but it also can cut the tender
bark oftrees or shrubs and scar fences. To
help avoid damage especially to delicate
vegetation or trees with tender bark,
shorten line to 4--5 inches (10--13 cm) and
use a t less than full throttle.
S For trimming or scalping, use less than full
throttle to increase line life and decrease
head wear, especially:
S During light duty cutting.
S Near objects around which the line c an
wrap such as small posts, trees or fence
wire .
S Formowingorsweeping,usefullthrottlefor
a good clean job.
TRIMMING -- Hold the bottom of the trimmer
head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground
and at an angle. Allow on ly th e tip o f the lin e to
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into
work area.
Trimming
3 inches (8 cm)
above ground
SCALPING -- The scalping technique re-
moves unwanted vegetation down to the
ground. Hold the bottom o f the trimmer head
about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and
atanangle.Allowthetipofthe linetostrikethe
ground aroundtrees, posts, monuments,etc.
This technique increases line wear.
Scalping
3 inches (8 cm)
above ground
MOWING -- Your trimmer is idea l 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.
Mowing
SWEEPING-- Thefanning actionof therotat-
ing line can be used for a quick and easy
clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above
the surfaces being swept and move the tool
from side to side.
Sweeping