Swisher E4-S4000, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Hold the trimmer so the trimmer head is 

angled slightly into the area to be cut. To 

ensure maximum trimmer-line service life, 

cut only with the tip of the trimmer line. 

Cut grass by swinging the trimmer from 

left to right. Keep the trimmer head  hori-

zontal. See Figure 24.

Edging

Tilt the handle 

about 100° to the 

left (from hori-

zontal) and move 

forward, holding 

the trimmer verti-

cally as shown in 

Figure 25.

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Your Swisher unit may be equipped with 

one of several Swisher trimmer head mod-

els, each with features for specific applica-

tions and/or operational requirements.

NOTE:

For proper operation, always refer to the 

instructions accompanying the trimmer head 

being used. Available trimmer head styles 

include:

n

Semi-automatic. Trimmer line is 

indexed when the operator taps the  

trimmer head on the ground during 

operation.

n

Manual. The operator indexes line man-

ually with the grass trimmer stopped.

n

Fixed. The operator must stop the unit 

and add new lengths of trimmer line 

manually.

n

Flail. This device, designed for clearing 

weeds and light brush, features three 

nylon blades attached to the head by 

pivots.

NOTE:

Additional hardware may be required to 

mount the Fixed Line or the Flail type trim-

mer heads.

Cutting Grass—Units equipped with a trimmer head

CAUTION!

Operation at low RPM can lead to  pre-
mature clutch failure.

Trimming and 

Mowing Grass 

Figure 24

Figure 25

Shoulder Strap

Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder pad 

rests comfortably on the off-side shoulder and 

the cutting path of  the cutting attachment 

is parallel to the ground. Make sure all 

hooks and adjustment devices are secure.

Figure 23

CAUTION!

Operation of trimmer without a cutting 
attachment shield and using excessive 
line length can lead to premature clutch 
failure.

CAUTION!

Do not push the rotating line into trees, 
wire fences or any material that could 
tangle or break line ends.

Engine Operating Speeds

Operate the unit at full throttle while cut-

ting grass.

NOTE:

Although a shoulder strap accessory is 

not required for use with a grass 

trimmer

, 

a shoulder strap can increase operator 

comfort during extended periods of 

operation. See Figure 23.

Operating With A Trimmer Head