CARE AND MAINTAINANCE
Do not oil – this is unnecessary.
Keep air intake vents, in plastic housing above motor , free of grass cuttings and dirt to ensure
unobstructed cooling air-flow through the motor. Clogged-up air intake vents cause the motor to
overheat and can result in failure.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Attach extension cord with suitable female coupler to the plug provided on the trimmer. Secure cord
and extension cord as shown in ( Fig.4 ) to prevent accidental detachment of plug.
TRIMMING PROCEDURES
When properly assembled with safety guard and cutting-head, your unit will trim unsightly weeds and
tall grass in those hard-to-reach areas along fences, walls, foundations and around trees.
NOTE : Even with care, trimming around foundations, brick or stone walls, kerbs etc. will result in
above normal line wear.
TRIMMING
For normal trimming, the trimmer should be inclined at about 30 degrees to the lawn, while cutting
towards the left in a sweeping motion. Always cut away from the operator. Do not pull trimmer in
toward operator.
FENCE / FOUNDATION TRIMMING
Approach trimming around chain link fences, picket fences, rock walls and foundations slowly to cut
close without whipping line against the barrier. If the line comes into contact with rock, brick walls, or
foundations, it may fray as it wears. If line snags fencing , it may snap off.
TRIMMING AROUND TREES
Trim around tree trunks with a slow approach so line does not contact bark. Walk around the tree
trimming from the right to the left. Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the line and tilt cutting-
head forward.
EDGING
For edging, flip the trimmer over and turn the “D” assist-handle through 180 degrees. To conserve
line, avoid excessive cutting against stone / cement surfaces .
CUTTING-HEAD LINE FEED
As the cutting line wears and shortens the cutting performance is reduced. In order to maintain
optimum performance ensure that the cutting lines are fully extended. To extend additional line, tap
the centre of the rotating head lightly on the lawn WHILE THE UNIT IS RUNNING. The line will
automatically lengthen by approximately 25mm. Excess line will be clipped off by the blade on the
safety guard.
CAUTION
Avoid excessive intermittent switch operation during trimming as this will reduce motor life.
Allow motor to reach maximum RPM before trimming grass.
For the most effective trimming , cut approximately 25mm into the grass , allowing the tip of the line
to cut. Do not force the trimmer into the work.
Periodically remove weed wrap from beneath the cutting-head to prevent overheating the motor. Weed
wrap occurs when strands of weeds become entangled around the shaft beneath the cutting-head
(Fig.11). Remove weed wrap, after disconnecting unit from power supply, with a screwdriver or
similar device and ensure cutting-head rotates freely.
