Lengthening The Line; Operating Tips - Toro 51452 Operator's Manual

Lengthening the Line

To increase the length of
the cutting line, tap the
spool on the ground
while the trimmer is
running.
Note: The blade under
the guard will cut the
line to the correct length.
Important: Use the following precautions to ensure
optimal line performance.
Do not hold the spool on the ground.
•
• To help prevent line tangle, tap only once to
lengthen line. If additional line is required, wait a
few seconds before tapping the trimmer head.
• If the line is not advanced occasionally, it will
wear down to the eyelet. When the trimmer stops,
the short line may retract into the cutter head.
Should this occur, remove spool, refeed the line
through eyelet, and assemble spool to trimmer.
Adjusting the Maximum
Line Length
You can change the maximum length of the cutting line
to either cut just inside the metal wire guide (for
trimming next to plants and structures that would be
damaged by the line) or to extend past the guide at the
full cutting swath (for general trimming and edging).
The blade under the guard is sharp and can cut
you. Be careful when handling the trimmer so
that you do not accidentally cut yourself.
To shorten the line to cut inside the wire guide, slide
the lever on the guard to the left.
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To lengthen the line to cut outside the wire guide at
the full cutting swath, slide the lever on the guard to
the right.
After changing the setting, advance the line by
tapping the spool on the ground.

Operating Tips

To reduce line wear and improve trimming performance,
use the following techniques when trimming:
• Remove any wire, rope or string-like matter which
could become entangled in the rotating line from
the trimming area.
• Trim only when the grass and weeds are dry.
• Slowly move the
trimmer in and out
of the area being
cut.
• Cut grass in excess of eight inches tall or weeds
from the top to the bottom in small increments.
• Do not force the trimmer. Allow the very tip of
the line to do the cutting.
Replacing Line
For replacement line, purchase a new, pre-wound
spool of line (model no. 88175) or bulk line
(0.065 inch dia. (1.6 mm) x 30ft. (9 m)) that you can
wind onto the old spool. Both are available from your
Authorized Toro Dealer.
Metal wire, rope, plastic knives, or any material
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other than Toro .065 inch dia. (1.6 mm) nylon
monofilament may overload the motor, possibly
causing a fire or electrical shock.
Do not use any material other than Toro .065 inch
dia. (1.6 mm) nylon monofilament, 30 ft. (9 m)
maximum line length.
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