OPERATION
TO ADVANCE THE CUTTING LINE
String 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 spool retainer on ground to advance string. The string advances each time the spool retainer is tapped. Do not hold the spool retainer on the ground.
NOTE: The line 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, and manually advance the string.
TO ADVANCE THE CUTTING LINE MANUALLY
Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s) to manually advance the string.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figures 16 and 17.
■Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area.
■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 throw- ing debris at the operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in Figures 16 and 17.
■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.
GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF BLADE
See Figure 18.
The trimmer is equipped with a line trimming
CURVED SHAFT TRIMMER
DANGEROUS
CUTTING AREADIRECTION OF 
ROTATION
BEST CUTTING |
|
AREA | Fig. 16 |
STRAIGHT SHAFT TRIMMER
DANGEROUS
CUTTING AREA
DIRECTION OF | BEST CUTTING |
AREA | |
ROTATION | Fig. 17 |
STRAIGHT SHAFT
TRIMMER LINE TRIMMING
CURVED SHAFT TRIMMER
LINE TRIMMING
BLADE
Fig. 18
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