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The string trimmer is designed with the spindle off set to the left side, allowing the operator to trim
along a fence, landscaping, or a house to his or her’s right side without having tomakeany
adjustmentsto the machine.
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Operate the string trimmer at a slower walking speed when trimmingtall,thickweeds orgrass.
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Clean the underside of the trimmer after each use to remove anydebris build up.
WARNING:
Shut the engine o
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and wait until the trimmer head comes to a complete stop
before cleaning the discharge area. The trimmer head continues to rotate for a few seconds
after the trimmer head control is released.
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Do not trim on excessively steep slopes.If a slope is difficult to stand on, do not trim. Do not trim
on slopes when the ground is slippery or wet. Trimacross the face of a slope, not up and down.
CAUTION:
While operating the string trimmer, do not allow the spindle to contact a concrete, asphalt, or
gravelsurface.Doingso will resultin premature wear.
Changing the Trimmer Line
To ease in removing worn trimmer line, change the trimmer line before it becomes too short (i.e.
approximately half its original length).
1.
Remove the worn trimmer line from the spindle.
2.
Fold the replacement trimmer line in half and insert both ends through the loop near the edge
of the spindle.
3.
Pull the ends of the trimmer line through the loop until the line issecurely beneath the metal tab.
4.
Cross the line ends and pull each tightly to secure the trimmer line in place. See Figure 5-3
Figure 5-3
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