Fortrimmingorscalpinguseless MOWING - Your trimmer is ideal for thanfullthrottletoincreaselinelife mowing in places conventional lawn anddecreaseheadwearespecially:mowers cannot reach. In the mowing

• Duringlightdutycutting

position, keep the line parallel to the

Nearobjectsaroundwhichtheline ground. Avoid pressing the head into

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the ground

as this can scalp the

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ground and

damage the tool.

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TRIMMING- Holdthebottomofthe SWEEPING - The fanning action of trimmerheadabout3in.(8cm)above the rotating line can be used for a thegroundandatanangleAllowonly. quick and easy clean up Keep the line thetipofthelinetomakecontactDo. parallel to and above the surfaces be notforcetrimmerlineintoworkarea. ing swept and move the tool from side

to side

Trimming

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Sweeping

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SCALPING - The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3

in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monu- ments, etc. This technique increases line wear.

Scalping

EDGING - Your unit can be used for

edging sidewalks, patios, driveways, etc. While edging, allow the tip of the line to make contact. Do not force line. Take extra caution while edging as objects can be thrown by trimmer line.

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