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10.5 Trimming procedures
When properly equipped with a debris shield and stringhead, 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.
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.
10.5.1 Trimming / mowing (Fig. 6)
Swing trimmer with a sickle-like motion from side to side. Do not tilt the stringhead during the
procedure. Test area to be trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep stringhead at same level
for even depth of cut.
10.5.2 Closer trimming
Position trimmer straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom of stringhead is above ground level
and string contact occurs at proper cutting point. Always cut away from operator. Do not pull
trimmer in towards operator.
10.5.3 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.
10.5.4 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 stringhead slightly
forward
10.5.5 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 stringhead
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.
10.5.6 Do not sweep with trimmer
Sweeping refers to tilting stringhead 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.
