Weed Eater 545186761 - Manual (Page 6)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a voltage supply as specified on
your unit.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Extension Cord Gauge Chart
Length of Cord Gauge
25 Ft. (7.5 m)
50 Ft. (15 m)
100 Ft. (30 m)
18 Gauge
16 Gauge
16 Gauge
Extension cords are available for this unit.
ATTACH THE EXTENSION
CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER
Loop your extension cord through the handle
and around the hook as shown. Insure the
plug and cord are firmly and fully engaged.
Cord Retainer
Extension Cord
CORRECT OPERATING POSITION
Trimming Edging
WARNING:
Always wear eye protec-
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into
eyes and face and cause blindness or other
serious injury.
When operating unit, stand as shown and
check for the following:
S
Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
S Hold trigger handle with right hand and as-
sist handle with left hand.
S Keep unit below waist level.
S Cut only from your right to your left to ensure
debris is thrown away from you. Without
bending over, keep line near and parallel to
the ground (perpendicular when edging) and
not crowded into material being cut.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
The cutting head advances line automati-
cally. Do not tap head on the ground to ad-
vance line. This may break parts and cause
cutting head to malfunction.
Upon unit start up, the line will advance auto-
matically to the correct cutting path length.
Always keep the shield in place when the tool
is being operated.
WARNING: Use only 0.065 inch
(1.65 mm) diameter round line. Other sizes
and shapes of line will not advance properly
and will result in improper cutting head func-
tion 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 serious
injury. See page 2 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
While holding the trimmer in operating posi-
tion, you can press this button and twist the
lower portion 180_ clockwise for edging.
Button
EDGING
While edging allow the tip of the line to make
contact. Do not force the line. The edge guard
helps protect the unit and keeps the unit from
contacting the ground. Take extra caution
while edging as objects can be thrown from
the trimmer line.
Edging
SCALPING
The scalping technique removes unwanted
vegetation. Hold 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.