11
Setting the Cutting Height
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT,
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE OR INSPECTION, STOP
THE ENGINE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS
TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE,
KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
Setting the cutting height is easy. Cutting heights range in 10mm
(0.3937”) increments from 1.9 inches (minimum) when using the line
plate in the bottom position, to approximately 3.5 inches when using
the line plate in the top position (Figure 7). Install the line plate with
the spacers in the position that gives you the desired cutting height.
Running the trimmer with cords of unequal length or a cord
installed at other than 180 degrees apart can cause excessive
vibration and may damage the machine.
Installing the cutting cord
After you install cutting cord, and before trimming, engage the trim
ball with the engine running to spin the new cord for a few seconds
so they pull tight and are set.
1. Insert the ends of the cord into the side opening in the line plate
(Figure 8), and pull the cord through.
2. Push the cord through until the ends come out the center
opening in the line plate. Adjust the cord ends so they are even.
3. Pull the ends of the cord under the loop and push the loop up
into the line cord ends plate groove above them (Figure 9) and
then pull the ends tight.
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CAUTION
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WARNING
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 7
1.9”
2.3”
2.7”
3.1”
3.5”
