THE CUTTING LINE
DO NOT grasp the exposed cutting line when picking up or holding the trimmer.
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Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force string head into uncut grass.
Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear strings rapidly.
Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the strings.
EXTENDING THE CUTTING LINE
See Figure 7, page i.
During operation, cutting lines shorten due to normal wear. For greater convenience and efficiency, your trimmer has been equipped with a bump feed head that allows you to simply bump the trimmer head to extend the cutting lines while the trimmer is operating. Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding if the cutting or edging is done along sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut.
While the trimmer is on and spinning, gently bump the spool housing on a firm surface (hard ground or sidewalk). This should release additional cutting line from the spool.
If no line is released, bump the trimmer head more sharply or try bumping it on a firmer surface.
If there is no change in the cutting line length,
If the cutting line still does not feed from the spool, the spool might be empty or the cutting line may be tangled or jammed on the spool.
If the line is tangled or jammed, untangle and replace the line. If the spool is empty, replace the spool.
To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the trimmer or making any adjustments.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figure 8, page ii.
Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area.
The string trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in figure 8.
TELESCOPING BOOM AND FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 9, page ii.
The boom can be extended or shortened for ease of use.
Unplug the string trimmer.
Unscrew telescoping boom coupler and slide to desired position.
Tighten boom coupler.
The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°.
Unplug the string trimmer.
Set the trimmer on a flat surface and turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the handle.
For trimming, adjust the handle upward.
For edging, adjust the handle downward.
Turn the knob clockwise until the handle is securely tightened.
THREE-POSITION PIVOTING HEAD
See Figure 10, page ii.
Unplug the string trimmer.
Depress the pivot button and move the trimmer head up or down to one of the three positions indicated by the notches.
ROTATING REAR HANDLE
See Figure 11, page ii.
Unplug the string trimmer.
Pull up edging coupler and turn handle end counterclockwise.
Release edging boom coupler when handle has been rotated 180°.
EDGING
See Figure 12-13, page ii.
The rotating handle can be used in combination with the edger guide for edging sidewalks and walkways. To use the edger guide, flip down from it’s stored position.
