Shoulder Strap
Operating With A Trimmer Head
Although a shoulder strap accessory is not required for use with a grass trimmer, a shoulder strap can increase operator comfort during extended periods of operation. See Figure 23.
Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder pad rests comfortably on the
hooks and adjustment devices are secure.
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Figure 23
Cutting GrassmUnits equipped with a trimmer head
Your Swisher unit may be equipped with one of several Swisher trimmer head mod-
els, each with features for specific applica-
tions and/or operational requirements.
For proper operation, always refer to the instructions accompanying the trimmer head
being used. Available trimmer head styles include:
m
m Manual. The operator indexes line man- ually with the grass trimmer stopped.
m Fixed. The operator must stop the unit
and add new lengths of trimmer line manually.
m Nail. This device, designed for clearing weeds and light brush, features three nylon blades attached to the head by pivots.
Additional hardware may be required to
mount the Fixed Line or the Flail type trim- mer heads.
CAUTON!
Do not push the rotating line into trees, wire fences or any material that could tangle or break line ends.
Engine Operating Speeds
Operate the unit at full throttle while cut- ting grass.
CAUTION!
Operation of trimmer without a cutting attachment shield and using excessive
line length can lead to premature clutch failure.
CAUTION!
Operation at low RPM can lead to pre- mature clutch failure.
Hold the trimmer so the trimmer head is
angled slightly into the area to be cut. To ensure maximum
cut only with the tip of the trimmer line. Cut grass by swinging the trimmer from left to right. Keep the trimmer head hori-
zontal. See Figure 24.
Figure 24
Edging
Tilt the handle about 100° to the left (from hori- zontal) and move
forward, holding the trimmer verti-
cally as shown in Figure 25.
Figure 25
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