Operator's Manual
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Figure 11
Retaining
Cap
Operation
Cutting Tips
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3. The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit
from right to left. the straight shaft trimmer cuts when
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Curved Shaft Trimmer
Straight Shaft Trimmer
Dangerous
Cutting Area
Direction of
Rotation
Best Cutting
Area
Dangerous
Cutting Area
Direction of
Rotation
Best Cutting
Area
To Advance the Cutting Line
See Figure 11.
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grass while running engine at full throttle.
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engine and manually advance the line.
To advance the cutting line manually:
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string head into uncut grass.
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