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Figure 11
Retaining
Cap
Operation
Cutting Tips
See Figures 12 - 13.
1.
Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away
from your body. (Proper operating position is shown in
Figures 9 and 10.)
2.
Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this
is the best cutting area.
3.
The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit
from right to left. the straight shaft trimmer cuts when
passing the unit from left to right. This will avoid
throwing debris at the operator. Avoid cutting in the
dangerous area shown in figures 12 and 13.
Figure 12
Figure 13
Curved Shaft Trimmer
Straight Shaft Trimmer
Dangerous
Cutting Area
Direction of
Rotation
Best Cutting
Area
Dangerous
Cutting Area
Direction of
Rotation
Best Cutting
Area
To Advance the Cutting Line
See Figure 11.
Line advance is controlled by tapping the string head on
grass while running engine at full throttle.
1.
Run engine at full throttle.
2.
Tap the knob on ground to advance line. The line advances
each time the knob is tapped. Do not hold the knob on the
ground.
Note:
The line trimming cut-off blade on the grass deflector
will cut the line to the correct length.
Note:
If the line is worn too short you may not be able to
advance the line by tapping it on the ground. If so, stop the
engine and manually advance the line.
To advance the cutting line manually:
1.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
2.
Push the knob in while pulling on line(s) to manually
advance the line.
4.
Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force
string head into uncut grass.
5.
Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs and wood may
wear string rapidly.
6.
Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, sid
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ing and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string.
