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The most efficient line length i s the maximum
length allowed bythe line limiter. Alwayskeep
theshi eld in place when the tool is being oper-
ated.
Toadvance line:
SOperate the engine at full throttle.
SHoldthe t rimmer head parallel to and above
the grassy area.
STap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly
onthe ground one t ime. Approximately 2 in.
(5 cm) of line will be advanced wi th each
tap.
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 to 2
inches (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 mini-
mumli ne wearby not crowding the line i nto
the cutting area. The right and wrong ways
are shown below.
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, useless than f ull
throttle to increase line life and decrease
head wear, especially:
SDuring light duty cutting.
SNear objects around which the l ine can
wrap such as small posts, trees or fence
wire.
SFormowing or sweeping, usefull throttle for
a good clean job.
TRIMMING --Hold the bottom of the trimmer
head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground
andat an angle. All ow only the tip of the line to
make contact. Do not force trimmer line into
work area.
Trimming
SCALPING --The scalping t echnique removes
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 strike the ground aroundtrees,
posts, monuments, etc. This technique in-
creases line wear.
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.
SWEEPING-- The fanning action of the rotating
linecan be used to blow away loose debris from
anarea. K eep the line parallel to and above the
area surface and swing the tool from side to
side.