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Operating Environment
The trimmer can easily throw debris at great velocity, which
could cause personal injury or property damage. Do not run the
machine over loose gravel or mulch with the trim ball spinning.
The trimmer/mower discharges cut material to the right. Always
try to cut and trim with the uncut tall grass or weeds on the left.
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Always check your work area before trimming and remove any
debris that might tangle or damage the machine.
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If you do run into debris and the trimmer becomes tangled,
turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before
attempting to untangle the machine.
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For the neatest appearance, do your trimming first, discharging
clippings away from borders and shrubs, then do your mowing.
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Many owners like to mow easy, open areas with their regular
riding or walk behind mower and finish trimming all the odd
and hard-to-reach spots with the trimmer/mower.
Heavy Growth Trimming Recommendations
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Take your time in heavy growth.
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Be sure to keep uncut material to your left, maintaining a clear
discharge area to your right.
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If the machine cannot do it all in one pass, overlap half of the
cutting swath.
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If the grass is very thick and heavy, try raising the trim ball off
the ground a few inches by pushing down on the handlebar. Cut
the material at this height, and then make a second pass with the
trim ball close to the ground.
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Ease the trimmer/mower into denser growth. If the material is
too tough or woody to cut, the cutting cords will wrap around it,
wear down, or even break off.
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Sometimes the growth is so heavy, you cannot mow it in rows.
Use a forward and back “vacuum cleaner” motion in these cases.
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