Correct Operating Position - Weed Eater SG Series Instruction Manual

CORRECT OPERATING POSITION

Trimming Edging
WARNING:
Always wear eye pro-
tection. Never lean over the trimmer
head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be
thrown into eyes and face and cause
blindness or other serious injury.
When operating unit, stand as shown and
check for the following:
S Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
S Hold trigger handle with right hand and
assist handle with left hand.
S Keep unit below waist level.
S Cut from your right to your left to ensure
debris is thrown away from you. With-
out bending over, keep line near and
parallel to the ground (perpendicular
when edging) and not crowded into
material being cut.
ADJUSTING UPPER HANDLE
(XT Series only)
S Press button located on the underside
of the upper handle and extend handle
to a comfortable position.
Button
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
To advance the line, tap the bottom of the
cutting head on the ground while the trim-
mer is running at full speed. The metal
blade attached to the shield will cut the
line to the proper length.
Metal Blade
TWIST 'N EDGEr FEATURE
XT & TE series units are equipped with a
button on the side of the unit. If your unit
includes this feature you can press this
button and twist the lower portion 180_
counterclockwise into an edging posi-
tion.
(XT & TE)
5
TAP
Cutting
Head