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TRIMMING AND EDGING
For the most effective grass trimming, ensure the
tool is operating at full speed and then use slow
shallow sweeps of the line, ensuring that you do
not overload the tool by cutting too fast or cutting
through heavy terrain.
Make sure that the work area is free of rock, debris,
lines and other foreign objects.
Start the tool before approaching the grass to be
cut.
If you need to release the line, please“bump”the
spool button of the trimmer on the ground to feed
out more line. If too much line is fed out and it
projects beyond the guard edge it is cut by the line
trimming blade.
Cut the grass by swinging the tool from right to left
and proceed slowly keeping the trimmer inclined
forwards at an angle of about 30º. Light cuts are
better than heavy cuts as they allow the cut grass
to fall away from the spool preventing the grass
from clogging the spool.
High grass should be cut in layers always
beginning from the top. Do not cut damp or wet
grass. Do not overload your tool.
Avoid wearing the line out quickly by knocking
against hard objects (stones, walls, fences etc).
Watch out for kickbacks in the events of impact
with hard objects.
After finishing the cutting operation, keep the head
close to ground level, release the trigger switch and
allow the motor to come to a complete stand still.
Place the trimmer on the ground, remove the
power cord.
For edging, rotate the grass trimmer 180º
Note. Periodically clean out the grass between the
spool and the rim of the guard to prevent the tool
from vibrating.
TIPS FOR TRIMMING
Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool
away from your body.
Cut all grass from top to down. This will prevent
grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and
string head which could cause damage from
overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the
string head, stop the trimmer, disconnect the power
supply, and remove the grass.
Use the tip of line to trim grass; do not force string
head into uncut grass.
Avoid trees, flowers, stones, walls and other
objects which can cause the line breakage.
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
WARNING.
Before inspecting, cleaning,
or servicing the machine, shut off motor,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect extension cord. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in
serious personal injury or property
damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from
various types of commercial solvents and may be
damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove
dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING.
Do not at any time let brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum based
products, penetrating oils, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts.
WARNING.
Chemicals can damage,
weaken or destroy plastic which may
result in serious personal injury.
Periodically, clean all foreign material from the
trimmer head air vents.
You can often make repairs described here. For
other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an
authorized service center.
STORAGE
After every work stint, clean the machine
thoroughly to remove all dust and debris, and
repair or replace any faulty parts.
The machine must be stored in a dry place away
from the elements and out of the reach of children.
