STap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time. Approximately 2 inches
(5 cm) of line will be advanced with each tap. Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer head.
If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or less, more than one tap will be required to ob- tain the most efficient line length.
WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad- 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 a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury.
CUTTING METHODS
WARNING: Use minimum speed and do not crowd the line when cutting around hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.), which can damage the trimmer head, become entangled in the line, or be thrown causing a serious hazard.
SThe tip of the line does the cutting. You will achieve the best performance and minimum line wear by not crowding the line
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S The line will easily remove grass and weeds from around walls, 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 throttle to increase line life and decrease head wear, especially:
S During light duty cutting.
S Near objects around which the line can wrap such as small posts, trees or fence
wire.
SFor mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for a good clean job.
TRIMMING
Trimming
3 inches (8 cm) above ground
SCALPING
Scalping
MOWING
Mowing
SWEEPING
Sweeping
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