Craftsman 358.799211 Operator's Manual page 13

I. TRIMMING - Figure 9. Hold the bottom of
the trimmer head about 3 inches above the ground
and at an angle. Allow only the tip of the line to
make contact. Do not force the trimmer line into
the work are_
2. SCALPING- FIGUP_ 10. The scalpingtech-
nique removes unwanted vegetation. Hold the
bottom of the trimmer head about 3 inches above
the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the
line to strike the ground around trees, posts,
monuments, etc. This technique increases line
3. MOWING- Figure I1. Your trimmer is ideal
for mowing in places conventional lawn mowers
cannot reach. In the mowing position, keep the
line parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the
head into the ground as this can scalp the ground
and damage the tool.
Above Ground v _,."
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SCALPING
MOWING
Above Ground '
Figure 10
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4. SWEEPING - Figure 12. The fanning action
of the rotating]ine can be used for a quick and easy
clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above the
surfaces being swept and move the tooI from side
to side.
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D. LINE REPLACEMENT
• For proper line feed:
- Use only genuine SEARS pre-wound
spools and .080" diameter line. The use of
other types of spools or lines can result in ex-
cessive breakage, line welding, and improper
line feed.
- .Pre-wound spools offer the most conven-
ient method for replacing Iine as well as
optimum performance.
• Always clean dirt and debris from the spool
and hub when performing any type mamte.
nance.
1. Installing Spool w/Line
a. Hold the Trimmer Head as shown in Fig-
ure 13. Press the two Lock Tabs and remove
the cover. Figure 13.
b. Remove the Spool. Figure 14.
c. Clean dirt and debris from all parts.
d. Inspect all Trimmer head parts for damage.
Replace damaged parts.
i WARNING i
Trimmer head parts that are chipped, cracked[
or .d_a_ed m any way can fly apart and cause[
serlot_s _njury. Do not use. Replace damaged[
par_s Dezore using the tool. [
SWEEPING
Figure 12
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Lock Tab
Lock Tab
Figure 13
Hub
Figure 14
e. Catch the line in the notch in the spool. Fig-
ure 15 (inset). Leave about 4 inches of line
hanging from the spool.
fi Placeyour index finger over the line and notch
as shown in Figure 15. Insert the end of the
Line in the Line Exit Hole. Figure 15.
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