Use and Care Guide

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Tips for Best Trimming Results
(Fig. 13)
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The correct angle for the cutting attachment
is parallel to the ground.
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Do not force the trimmer. Allow the very tip
of the line to do the cutting (especially along
walls). Cutting with more than the tip will
reduce cutting efciency and may overload
the motor.
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The cutting height is determined by the
distance of the cutting line from the lawn
surface.
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Grass should be cut by working progressively
from top to the bottom in small increments to
avoid premature line wear or motor drag.
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Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the area being cut, maintaining the cutting head
position at the desired cutting height. This movement can be either a forward-backward
motion or a side-to-side motion. Cutting shorter lengths produces best results.
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Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
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Wire and picket fences can cause extra string wear or breakage. Stone and brick walls,
curbs, and wood may wear strings rapidly.
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Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be
damaged by the strings.
To Adjust Cutting Line Length
The trimmer head allows the operator to
release more cutting line without stopping
the motor. As line becomes frayed or worn,
additional line can be released by lightly
tapping the trimmer head on the ground while
operating the trimmer (Fig. 14).
WARNING
Do not remove or alter the
line-cutting blade assembly.
Excessive line length will cause the motor to
overheat and may result in serious personal
injury.
For best results, tap the trimmer head on bare
ground or hard soil. If line release is attempted
in tall grass, the motor may overheat. Always
keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes more difcult as the cutting line
becomes shorter.
Fig. 14
Fig. 13
Best Cutting
Area
Dangerous Cutting Area