CUTTING
METHODS
_WARNING:
Use
minimum
speed
and do not crowd the line when cutting around
hard objects (rock, gravel, fence posts, etc.),
which can damage thetdmmer
head, become
entangled
in the tine, or be thrown causing
a
serious
hazard,
• The tip of the line does the cutting, You will
achieve
the
best
performance
and
mh_imum line wear by not crowding
the line
into the cutting area, The right and wrong
wavs are shown
below.
Tip of the Line
I
Line Crowded
Into
Does The Cutting
I
Work Area
_?.:,
• The
line will
easily
remove
grass
and
weeds from around walls, fences, trees and
flower beds, but it also can cut the tender
bark of trees or shrubs and scar fences.
• For trimming or scalping,
use less than full
throttle to increase line life and decrease head
wear, especially:
• During light duty cutting.
• Near objects
around
which the line can
wrap such as small posts, trees or fence
wire,
• For mowing or sweeping,
use full throttle for
a good clean job,
TRIMMING
-Hotd
the bottom of the trimmer
head about 3 inches (8 cm) above the ground
and at an angle, Allow only the tip of the line to
make contact,
Do not force trimmer
line into
work area,
Trimming
. •
.
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,
3 inches
(8 cm)
_" "_&_,_\
above ground
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SCALPING
- The scalping
technique
re-
moves
unwanted
vegetation
down
to the
ground,
Hotd the bottom 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
increases
line wear.
Scalping
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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,
Mowing
HI
SWEEPING
- The fanning action of the rotat-
ing line can be used for a quick
and easy
clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above
the surfaces
being swept and move the tool
from
side
to
side.
Swe_.
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wmWARNING:
Disconnect
the spark
plug before performing
maintenance
except
for carburetor
adjustments.
HELPFUL
TIP
IMPORTANT:Have
all
f_1_b,_
repairs
other than the rec-
I[
_
_
ommended
maintenance
[_a,_
._.,_]
described
in the instruction
k_
l_Fy
manual
performed
by an
authorized
service
dealer.
If any dealer
other than an authorized
service
dealer
performs
work
on the
product,
Electrolux
Home
Products,
Inc., may not pay for repairs under war-
ranty. It is your responsibility
to maintain
and perform
general maintenance.
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