ASSEMBLY
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Push in the button located on the straight shaft
trimmer attachment shaft. Align the button with the
guide recess (8) on the power head coupler and slide
the two shafts together. Rotate the straight shaft
trimmer attachment shaft (1) until the button locks into
the positioning hole (9).
NOTE:
If the button does not release completely in
the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into
place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button
is locked into place
■
Tighten the knob securely
WARNING
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before
operating equipment; check it periodically for
tightness during use to avoid serious injury or
product damage
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD
For removing or changing the attachment:
■
Loosen the knob.
■
Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
OPERATION
OPERATING THE TRIMMER (Fig. 2)
Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the rear handle
and the left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip
with both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be
held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about
hip height.
Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from
the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping
around the shaft and string head which may cause
damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped
around the string head, stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire, and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting
at partial throttle will result in oil dripping from the muffler.
ADVANCING THE STRING
String advance is controlled by tapping string head on
grass while running engine at full throttle.
■
Run engine at full throttle.
■
Tap str ing head on ground to advance str ing.
String advances each time the head is tapped.
■
Several taps may be required until string strikes the
cut off blade.
■
Resume trimming.
NOTE:
If the string is worn too short you may not be
able to advance the string by tapping it on the ground.
If so, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire,
and manually advance the string.
ADVANCING THE STRING MANUALLY
Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s) to
manually advance the string.
CUTTING TIPS (Fig. 3)
■
Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut;
this is the best cutting area (10).
■
Do not cut in dangerous cutting area (11).
■
Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force
string head into uncut grass.
■
Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood
may wear string rapidly.
■
Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings,
siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by
the string.
OPERATION
GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF
BLADE (Fig. 4)
This trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off
blade on the grass deflector. For best cutting, advance
string until it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade (12).
Advance string whenever you hear the engine running
faster than normal. This will maintain best performance
and keep string long enough to advance properly.
WARNING
Do not, under any circumstance, use any
attachment or accessory on this product which
was not provided with the product, or identified
as appropriate for use with this product in the
Operator’s Manual.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer's replacement
parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to do
so may cause poor performance, possible injury
and may void your warranty.
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