Full Product Manual
ADVANCING LINE (See Fig. 24)
This trimmer uses a line advance system which requires the operator to tap or bump the trimmer
head on the grass while running the engine at full throttle.
■ Run the engine at full throttle.
■ Tap the trimmer head on the ground to advance the line. With each tap, the line advances
further. A firm but gentle motion should be used when tapping the line on the ground (Fig. 24).
DO NOT keep the trimmer head pressed against the ground.
NOTICE: The cutting blade on the underside of the debris guard will cut the line to the correct
length.
NOTICE: Line that is too short may not advance using the tapping method and may need to be
done manually.
OPERATION
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
A - Direction-of-rotation
B - Dangerous cutting area
C - Best cutting area
TRIMMING TIPS (See Figs. 22-23)
■ Keep the tool to the right side and away from your
body to avoid making contact with the hot surfaces
(Fig. 22).
■ Keep the trimmer head lowered, towards the area
being cut.
■ The curved shaft trimmer cuts best when moving the
unit from right to left. Passing the tool in this
direction will reduce the amount of debris thrown
towards the operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous
area as shown (Fig. 23).
■ Use the tip of line to do the cutting; do not force the
trimmer head into uncut grass.
■ The line can wear quickly and even break when
used against solid surfaces such as fences, borders,
curbs and walls made of metal, wood, stone and
brick. Avoid using the trimmer against these
materials.
B
C
A
■ Always operate the trimmer in RUN position. When cutting long grass, work in stages from top
to bottom in small sections. This will prevent the grass being cut from wrapping around the shaft
and the spool head.
■ Hold the grass trimmer head at an angle of approximately 30° to the ground. Avoid pressing it
against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the product.
■ Stop the engine if the grass becomes wrapped around the trimmer head and remove the grass
once the cutting attachment has stopped rotating.
■ Extended use of the tool at partial throttle will result in lubricant dripping from the muffler.
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