OPERATION
LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF BLADE
See Figure 5.
The trimmer is equipped with a line trimming
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 6.
WARNING:
Always position the unit on the operator’s right side. The use of the unit on the operator’s left side will expose the user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury.
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level.
Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
Cut tall grass from the top 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 ENGINE, dis- connect the spark plug wire, and remove the grass.
NOTE: Always operate at full throttle. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in lubricant dripping from the muffler.
WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep- ing clearance between the body and the product. Any contact with the housing or string trimmer cutting head can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figures 6 - 7.
Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 6.)
Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area.
The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator. Avoid cut- ting in the dangerous area shown in figure 7.
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 and break- age. 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.
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