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Cutting Cord Recommendations
Cutting cord is available in Blue (175 mil) and Green (155 mil).
Because conditions and vegetation vary so much, you should
experiment with cord weights (diameters) to discover what works
best for your particular mowing and trimming situations. Here are a
few things to keep in mind:
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If the cutting cord is purchased in rolls, cut to 25” lengths.
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Cord life depends on trimming conditions. Replace cords when
they become broken or frayed.
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The smallest diameter cord combined with the fastest engine speed
provides the best grass trimming performance. The 175 mil cord
is recommended for thicker growth such as berry cane, bramble,
thistle, and ragweed.
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Ease the ends of the cord into heavy growth and move slowly
through thick growth. If there are woody weeds in the material
you are cutting, the cutting cords may wrap around the stalks they
cannot cut, and pull away from the trim ball.
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Installing two (2) cords, 180 degrees apart, of equal length on the
line plate, is the best method for optimal trimming performance.
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When replacing cords, do it one at a time and use the old cord to
mark the position for the new cord that you are replacing.
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If the cord breaks off flush at the line plate, use needle nose pliers
to pull out the old cord.
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Storing the cord in a plastic bag with a damp sponge or cloth will
help keep it pliable. You can also soak your cutting cord in a bucket
of room temperature water for a few days before use to make it
more pliable.
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UV light can degrade cord, store out of direct sunlight.
DO NOT USE DIFFERENT WEIGHT CORDS ON THE
TRIM BALL AT THE SAME TIME. THIS CAN CAUSE
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND MAY DAMAGE THE
MACHINE.
