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8.5 Trimming procedures
▪ When properly equipped with a debris shield and string head, your unit will trim unsightly
weeds and tall grass in those hard-to-reach areas - along fences, walls, foundations and
around trees.
▪ It can also be used for scalping to remove vegetation down to the ground for easier
preparation of a garden or to clean out a particular area.
Do not sweep with trimmer. Sweeping refers to tilting head to sweep away
debris from walkways, etc. Your trimmer is a powerful tool and small stones
or other such debris may be hurled 50 feet (15 metres) or more, causing
injury or damage to nearby property such as automobiles, homes and
windows.
NOTE: Even if you are careful, trimming around foundations, brick or stone
walls, curves, etc., will result in above-normal string wear. To renew the
wire, press the lower spool knob against the ground with rotating trimmer.
8.5.1 Trimming / mowing
▪ Swing trimmer with a sickle-like motion from side to side. Do not tilt the head during the
procedure.
▪ Test area to be trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep head at same level for even depth
of cut.
8.5.2 Closer trimming
▪ Position trimmer straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom of head is above ground level
and string contact occurs at proper cutting point.
▪ Always cut away from operator. Do not pull trimmer in towards operator.
8.5.3 Fence / foundation trimming
▪ Approach trimming around chain link fences, picket fences, rock walls and foundations
slowly to cut close without whipping string against the barrier.
▪ If the string comes in contact with rock, brick walls, or foundations, it will break or fray. If
string hits fencing, it will snap off.
8.5.4 Trimming around trees
▪ Trim around tree trunks slowly so string does not contact bark. Walk around the tree
trimming from left to right.
▪ Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the string and tilt head slightly forward
8.5.5 Scalping
WARNING: Use extreme caution when SCALPING. Keep a distance of 30
meters (100 feet) between operator, other people and animals during these
operations.
▪ Scalping refers to removal of all vegetation down to the ground. To do this, tilt the head to
about a 30 degree angle to the right.
▪ By adjusting the handle you will have better control during this operation.
▪ Do not attempt this procedure if there is any chance that flying debris could injure the
operator, other people, or cause damage to property.
