Important:The line guard incorporates an automatic line cut- off blade, which keeps the cutting line trimmed to the proper length.
Remove the protective tape from this blade before first use.
TRIMMING TECHNIQUES
Maintain proper balance at all times. Keep hand away from moving line. Wear eye protection when using the unit. Hold the line trimmer firmly when starting and operating. (see figure 11)
Figure 11
WEED AND LAWN TRIMMING
The unit works best with dry grass, but it can be used safely in wet grass due to the tow voltage design.
A long sweeping cutting motion will get the greatest amount of trimming per charge.
Watch out for foreign objects in the grass. Avoid trimming near wiring or other objects that could become
tangled in the rotation of the string head.
Always inspect area to be trimmed for objects that could be damaged or tangled during trimming.
During normal operation, the cutting line wilt wear down and need to be
advanced to its full cutting length.
Advance (bump feed) the cutting
line - While the unit is running, gently tap the line head against the ground until the cutting line advances to the
To lengthen the life of the string spool, do not bump feed by tapping the line head on concrete or asphalt.
LAWN AND FLOWERBED EDGING
Holding the front handle, rotate the rest of the unit to bring the edging wheel into position. (see figure 12)
Figure 12
Locate the edging wheel along the surface to be edged. (see figure 13)
Figure 13
Slowly let the line trimmer roll along the edge of the lawn with the roller guide wheel supporting the weight of the unit. Stop periodically to advance the cutting line.
When edging an area for the first