OPERATION
WARNING:
The product may throw objects during operation, caus- ing injury to the operator or to bystanders. Always wear suitable eye protection, boots, gloves, and long, heavy pants while operating the product.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 7.
n To start the trimmer: Press the trigger.
n To stop the trimmer: Release the trigger.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 8.
Follow these steps to operate the trimmer. | TRIGGER |
nPlug the trimmer cord into an extension cord approved for outdoor use. Refer to “Electrical Safety Rules ” earlier in this manual.
nHold the trimmer with your right hand on the trigger handle and your left hand on the front handle.
NOTE: Keep a firm grip with both hands during op- eration.
n Place the trimmer on the right side of your body with the engine behind and away from your body.
n Press the trigger to start the trimmer.
n Trim grass and weeds in a
CUTTING TIPS
n Inspect and clear the area to be trimmed for any rocks, broken glass, or wire that could be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line.
n Trim only when grass or weeds are dry.
n Keep the cutting line parallel to the ground.
nCut grass or weeds over eight inches tall from the top
to the bottom in small amounts. This will prevent grass becoming wrapped around the trimmer head assembly, which may result in damage due to overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the trimmer head assembly, stop the trimmer, unplug it, and remove the grass.
nMove the trimmer slowly in and out of the area you are cutting, keeping the trimmer at the desired cutting height.
nUse the tip of the line to do the cutting. Do not force the trimmer head assembly into uncut grass.
nFeed out some line after each use to prevent the line from retracting into the cutting head.
Fig.7
Fig. 8
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