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OPERATION
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NEVER operate trimmer with cutting head above
knee height - operation with the cutting head well
above ground level produces a higher debris flow, and
can cause debris to strike you in the face.
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ALWAYS follow instructions provided in Operator’s
Manual or with line head for loading or advancing nylon
line.
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ALWAYS wear gloves when handling or reloading a
line head that has been in use - the gear case and
driveshaft get very hot and can cause burns if touched.
Applications
Nylon line heads may be used for trimming, scything,
edging, and scalping of grass and light weeds.
Trimming - Feed the spinning line into the material to be
cut. Tilt the line head to one side to direct cutting debris
away from you:
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Model GT (Curved shaft, clockwise line head rotation)
- Tilt the cutting head down on the left side (air filter
side) while cutting to direct cutting debris away from
operator. Feed the line gradually into the material you
wish to cut, avoiding contact with fences or other
barriers.
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Model SRM/PAS/SB (Straight shaft, counter-clock-
wise line head rotation) - Tilt the cutting head down on
the right side (muffler side) while cutting to direct
cutting debris away from operator. Feed the line
gradually into the material you wish to cut, avoiding
contact with fences or other barriers.
Scything - Swing the cutting head in a level arc, gradually
feeding the line into the material being cut. Move forward
with each arc to cut a swath. Width of cutting swath
depends on arc. Use a larger arc for a wider swath, or a
smaller arc for a narrow swath. Keep line head tilted to
direct cutting debris forward or away from you.
GT Trimming
SRM Trimming
Scything
Rotation
Rotation
Tilted to
the right
Tilted to the
left
