OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.

HOLDING THE TRIMMER

FIXED LINE INSTALLATION

WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain, or rope. These can break off and become dangerous projectiles.

Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 15). Check for the following:

• The operator is wearing eye protection and

proper clothing

• With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s right hand is holding the shaft grip

• The operator’s left arm is straight, the left hand holding the handle

•

The unit is at waist level

 

•

The cutting attachment

Fig. 15

 

is parallel to the ground

 

 

and easily contacts the grass without the need to bend over

TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS

•For best trimming results, operate unit at full throttle.

•Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground.

•Do not force the cutting attachment. Allow the tip of the line to do the cutting, especially along walls. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the engine.

•Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag.

•Cut from right to left.

•Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. Move either in a forward-backward or side-to-side motion. Cutting shorter lengths produces the best results.

•Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.

•The life of your cutting line is dependent upon:

-Proper adherence of explained trimming techniques

-What vegetation is cut

-Where vegetation is cut

For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree. It is normal for some line breakage to occur from regular use.

DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences and more. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the

ground (Fig. 16).

 

Fig. 16

 

 

 

Always use original equipment manufacturer 0.105 inch (2.667 mm) replacement line. Lines other than those specified may make the engine overheat or fail.

To install the trimming line:

1. Insert each end of the replacement line into

the holes on either side of retention hook (Fig. 17).

2. Push the ends

through until they

Fig. 17

stick out of the sides of the head (Fig. 18).

3.Pull the ends

through making sure

 

that the ends are of

 

equal length and the

 

middle of the line is

 

centered between

Fig. 18

the insertion holes

 

(Fig. 19).

 

4. If the ends are not of

 

equal length, push

 

the longer end back

 

through the head

 

part way and pull the

 

shorter end to

Fig. 19

compensate. Repeat

 

until both ends are

 

the same length.

 

5. Push the trimmer line until it lies flat

against the cutting head (Fig. 20).

Make sure the twoFig. 20 lengths of cutting

line are of equal length. If they are not, adjust until they are.

WARNING: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit. If the two lengths of cutting line are not of equal length, the unit may develop a vibration.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control

Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in

devices and system may be performed by any non-road engine

repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer.

the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.

 

 

NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or

 

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform

skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your

 

maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service

unit to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual

 

and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to

or authorized service dealer.

 

ensure that the unit cannot start.

 

 

 

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