To remove spool cap:
1.Press and hold in the two cap release latches.
2.Pull cap away from the hub.
| Cap | |
| Cap | |
Spool | release | |
latch | ||
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Hub
Eyelet
To reinstall spool cap:
1.Keep all areas of the cap and hub clean. Failure to do so may prevent the cap be- ing securely located in the hub.
2.Replace the cap, pressing firmly down to- wards the hub to ensure cap is fully se- cured.
3.Check that the cap is secure by trying to remove it without pressing the two latches.
WARNING: Use only 0.065 inch (1.65
mm)diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad- vance properly and will result in improper cutting head function or 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 se- rious injury. See page 3 for warning concerning other cutting devices.
TRIMMING
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an an- gle. Allow only the tip of the line to make con- tact. Do not force trimmer line into work area.
Trimming
3 inches (8 cm) above ground
EDGING POSITION
You can twist the lower portion of the unit into an edging position. Press button and twist lower portion of unit as shown in the illustra- tion until it snaps into place. To return to trim- ming position, press button and twist lower portion in opposite direction.
Button
EDGING
While edging, allow unit to rest on wheel for extra stability. Edge in direction shown in il- lustration. Allow the tip of the line to make con- tact. Do not force the line. Take extra caution while edging as objects can be thrown from the trimmer line.
Edging
Edging
Direction
SCALPING
The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bot- tom of the trimmer head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique in- creases line wear.
Scalping
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 dam- age the tool.
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