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[_b I WARNING:Alwaysweareye,hearing,footandoperatingthisunit.

HOLDINGTHETRIMMER

Beforeoperatingtheunit,standin theoperatingposition(Fig10). . Checkforthefollowing:

•Theoperatoriswearingeye protectionandproperclothing

Withaslightly-bentrightarm,the operator'srighthandisholdingthe shaftgrip

Theoperator'sleftarmisstraight, thelefthandholdingtheassist handle Theunitisatwaistlevel

Thecuttingattachmentisparallel tothegroundandeasilycontacts thegrasswithouttheneedtobend over

LiNE REPLACEMENT		Fig. t0
for Hassle-Free TM Cutting Head
	blade assembly. Excessive line length will make the
[_	clutch overheat. This may lead to serious personal
	WARNING: Do not remove	or alter the line cutting I
	n ury or damage to the un t.	J

Always use Craftsman Hassle-Free TM XTRA QUIET Spiral Line. Choose the line size best suited for the job at hand. Red colored line is designed for cutting grass and small weeds. Black colored line is designed for cutting larger weeds and light brush.

NOTE: Before inserting new line into the holes in the cutting head, identify the proper holes. Follow directions as shown on the line glide plate. Do Not attempt to remove the cutting head from the unit when replacing line.

1, Remove the old line and line glide plate from the cutting head.

2.Clean entire surface of cut- Cutting Line Glide

ting	head.	Note positions "A"		Head	Plate Arrow
and "B" on the cutting head.
Reinstall line glide plate (Fig.
11). Align arrow with:
"A" when using medium (red)
or large (black) line, or
"B" when using lines with					Fig. 1t
diameters smaller than
medium		(red)line
NOTE:	Line glide plate must
	be reinstalled		in		Positioning
	cutting	head	before		Tunnel
	inserting new		line.

NOTE: Do not rest the Hassle-Free TM Cutting Head on the ground while the unit is running.

Some line breakage will occur from:

Entanglement with foreign matter

Normal line fatigue

Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds

Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts

TiPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS

For best trimming results, operate unit at full throttle.

Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground.

Do not force the cutting attachment. Allow the tip of the line to do the cutting, especially along walls. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the engine.

Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag.

Cutting from right to left improves the unit's cutting efficiency. Clippings are thrown away from the operator.

Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. Move either in a forward-backward or side-to- side motion. Cutting shorter lengths produces the best results. Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.

The life of your cutting line is dependent upon proper adherence of explained trimming techniques, what vegetation is cut, and where vegetation is cut.

For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree.

DECORATIVE TRIMMING

Decorative		trimming		is		//
accomplished by			removing all
vegetation		around	trees,		posts,
fences	and more.
Rotate the whole unit so that the
cutting attachment is at a 30 °
angle	to the ground			(Fig.	14).	_;-

Fig. t4

4.Insert both ends of your line through the proper holes in the side of the cutting head (Fig. 12).

5.Pull the line and make

sure the line is against the hub and is fully extended through the positioning tunnels (Fig. 13).

6.Correctly installed line will

be the same length on both sides.

Fig. t2

Line against the hub

Positioning

Tunnel

Fig. t3