Poulan 1400T - Manual (Page 13)

C CUTTING METHODS
• The tip ofthe line does the cutting. Allow the line to
trim at its own pace, "feu will achieve better results by
not crowding theline into the cutting area. The right and
wrong way are shown in Figure U.
• The line w3I easily remove grass and weeds from
around walls, fences, trees, and flower beds, but it
also can cutthe tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar
fences. To help avoid damage to vegetation or trees with
tender baric, shorten line to 4-5 inches and use less than
full throttle,
• Thelinewillwear£asterandwillneedtobeadvanced
more fiequently when you are cuttiDg against rocks,
bricks, concre^ metal fences, etc., than when cut­
ting against trees or wooden fences.
• Fortrimming or scalping, use less than full throttle
to increase line life and decrease head wear;
— during light duty cutting.
— next to rocks, bricks, concrete, metal fences, etc.
• For mowing or sweeping, use full throttle for a good
clean job.
• Avoid letting the trimmer head continuously contact
the ground during normal cutting. Constant contact
will cause trimmer head damage and premature wear.
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A warning
Adways wear eye protection. Never lean over the trim­
mer head. Rocksor debriscan ricochet or be thrown into
eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious iiy ury.
1. TRIMMING-Figure 12
Hold the tap button about 3 inches above the ground and
tilt the trimmer head at an angle. Allow the tip of the line
to do the cutting. Do not forcethetrimmerline into the
work area. The direct drive design of the engine allows
the trimmer head to turn when the engine is idling. This
speed is good for slow, controlled trimming around
tender plants.
2. $CAXP1N6-Figurel3
The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation.
Hold the tap button about 3 inches above the ground and
tilt the trimmer head at an angle. Allow the tip of the line
to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments,
etc. This technique increases line wear.
3. MOWING — Figure 14
\bur 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.
4. SWEEPING-Figure 15
The fanning action of the rotating line can be used for
a quick and easy clean up. Keep the line parallel to and
above the surfeces being swept and move the tool from
side to side.
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