Decorative Trimming - Yard Machines 41AD-280G000 Operator's Manual

Tips for Best Trimming Results
• Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the
ground.
• Do not force the cutting attachment. Allow the tip
of the line to do the cutting, especially along
walls. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce
cutting efficiency and may overload the engine.
• Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working
from top to bottom in small increments to avoid
premature line wear or engine drag.
• Cut from left to right whenever possible. Cutting
to the right improves the unit's cutting efficiency.
Clippings are thrown away from the operator.
• Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cut-
ting area at the desired height. Move either in a
forward-backward or side-to-side motion. Cutting
shorter lengths produces the best results.
• Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
• The life of your cutting line is dependent upon;
• Following the previous trimming techniques
• What vegetation is being cut
• Where it's being cut
For example, the line will wear faster when trimming
against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming
around a tree.

Decorative Trimming

Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all
vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc.
Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment
is at a 30° angle to the ground. See Figure 12.
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Figure 12