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Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy
area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete
or asphalt can cause excess ive wear to the
trimmer head.
If the line is worn down t o 2 in. (5 cm) or less,
more than one tap will be required to obtain
the most efficient line length.
WARNING: Useonly 0.080”(2 mm)
diameter line. Other sizes of line will notad-
vance properly and can cause serious injury.
Do not use other materials such as wire,
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during
cutting and become adangerous missile that
can cause serious injury.

CUTTING METHODS

WARNING: Use minimum speed
anddo not crowd the line when cutting around
hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc .),
whichcan damage the trimm er head, become
entangled in the line, or be thrown causinga
serious hazard.
SThe tip of the line does the cutting. Youwill
achieve the best performance and
minimum line wear by not crowding the li ne
into the cutting area. The right and wrong
ways are shown below.
Tip of the Line
Does The Cutting
Right
Line Crowded Into
Work Area
Wrong
SThe line will easily remove grass and
weedsfrom around wal ls, fences, trees and
flower beds, but it also can cut the tender
bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.
SFor trimming or scalping, use less than full
throttleto i ncreaseline life and decrease head
wear,especially:
SDuring light duty cutting.
SNear objects around which the line can
wrap such as small posts, trees or fence
wire.
SFormowing or sweeping, use full t hrottle for
a good clean job.
TRIMMING --Hold the bottom of the trimmer
head about 3 in. (8cm )above the ground and
at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into
work area.
Trimming
3in.(8cm)
Above Ground
SCALPING -- The scalping technique re-
moves unwanted vegetation down to the
ground. 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 st rike the
ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc.
This technique increases line wear.
Scalping
MOWING --Your trimmer is ideal for mowing
in places conventional lawn mowers cannot
reach. In the mowing position, keep the line
parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the
head into the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.
Mowing
SWEEPING --The fanning action of the rot at-
ing line can be used for a quick and easy
clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above
the surfaces being swept and move the tool
from side to side.
Sweeping
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERSAND PARTS

SSpark Plug Boot
SAir Filter
SHousing Screws
SAssist Handle Screw
SDebris Shield

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer forre-
placement of damaged or worn part s.
SON/OFF Switch --Ensure ON/OFF switch
functions properly by moving theswitch to
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops ;
then restart engine and continue.
SFuel Tank --Disc ontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
SDebris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.