Craftsman WEEDWACKER 358.796200 Operator's Manual page 8

• The line will
easily remove grass
and weeds from around walls,
fences, trees and flower beds, but it
also can cut the tender bark of trees
or shrubs and scar fences. To help
avoid damage especially to delicate
vegetation or trees with tender bark,
shorten line to 4-5 in. (10-13 cm)
and use at less than full throttle.
• For trimming or scalping, use less
than full throttle to increase line life
and decrease head wear, especially:
• During light duty cutting.
• Near objects around which the line
can wrap such as small posts,
trees or fence wire.
• For mowing or sweeping, use full
throttle for a good clean job.
It ____
_ WARNING: Always wear eye
protection. Never lean over the trim-
mer head. Rocks or debris can rico-
chet or be thrown into eyes and face
and cause blindness or other serious
injury.
TRIMMING - Hold the bottom of the
trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above
the ground and at an angle. Allow only
the tip of the line to make contact. Do
not force trimmer line into work area•
Trimming ° • .
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3 in.(8 cm) •
Above Ground _ " _"_.
SCALPING - The scalping technique
removes unwanted vegetation• Hold
the bottom of the trimmer head about
3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at
an angle• Allow the tip of the line to
strike the ground around trees, posts,
monuments, etc. This technique in-
creases line wear.
Scalping
MOWING - 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.
Mowing I_
.
SWEEPING - The fanning action of
the rotating line can be used for a
quick and easy clean up. Keep the
line parallel to and above the surfaces
being swept and move the tool from
side to side.
Swe_....
EDGING - Your unit can be used for
edging sidewalks, patios, driveways,
etc. While edging, allow the tip of the
line to make contact. Do not force line•
Take extra caution while edging as ob-
jects can be thrown by trimmer line.
E°ging
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