Wet Environments; Dry Environments; Slopes; Garden Clean-Up - Craftsman CMXGCAQ108493 Operator's Manual

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Wet Environments

You can use the string trimmer in damp and wet conditions,
after a rain, or in the early morning dew without clogging
or stalling. You can mow wet areas such as ditches and
around ponds.
Note: NEVER mow in the rain. Water on the spark plug may
cause the engine to stall.

Dry Environments

When trimming and mowing in very dry conditions, be
extra cautious of cut grass, chaff, weeds, seeds, etc.,
accumulating on the
engine, especially around the recoil-starter housing and
engine cooling fins. Please see the Engine Owner's Manual
for more
detailed information on cleaning the air intake, air filter,
and cooling system on the engine.
WARNING
!
Frequently remove debris from the recoil guard on top of
the engine and the cooling fins on the front of the engine to
prevent overheating and engine damage.

Slopes

You can trim and mow on slopes up to 20 degrees.
Continuous use on slopes steeper than 20 degrees may
deprive the engine of adequate lubrication, and damage
components.
Windrows
The string trimmer cutting cords cut tall grass in one pass,
so you can collect clippings and leaves for mulch without
raking. The string trimmer ejects cut material to its right
side, so you can use it like a lawn broom to make cleanup
easy and to create windrows.
Firebreaks
Use your cutting head as a labor saving tool to cut material
when creating firebreaks.

Garden Clean-Up

The string trimmer is perfect for cutting down dead
perennials, annuals, and wildflowers, saving you hours
of hand pruning and deadheading. You can also re-cut
downed material a second time to create mulch for garden
beds.
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