Kobalt KMH 1024-03 Manual page 43

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• This string trimmer allows you to rest the bump head (A) on the ground for more comfortable
operation.
• Do not force the trimmer. Allow the very tip of the line to do the cutting (especially along
walls). Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the
motor.
• The cutting height is determined by the distance of the cutting line from the lawn surface.
• Grass over 8 in. (200 mm) should be cut by working from top to the bottom in small
increments to avoid premature line wear or motor drag.
• Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the area being cut, maintaining the cutting head
position at the desired cutting height. This movement can be either a forward-backward
motion or a side-to-side motion. Cutting shorter lengths produces best results.
• Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
• Wire and picket fences can cause extra string wear or breakage. Stone and brick walls,
curbs, and wood may wear strings rapidly.
• Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be
damaged by the strings.
Adjusting Cutting Line Length (Fig 5b)
The trimmer head allows the operator to release
more cutting line without stopping the motor.
As the line becomes frayed or worn, additional line
can be released by lightly tapping the bump head
(A) on the ground while operating the trimmer
(Fig. 5b).
For best results, tap the bump head on bare ground
or hard soil. If line release is attempted in tall grass,
the motor may overheat.
Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line
release becomes more difficult as the cutting line
becomes shorter.
WARNING
• Do not remove or alter the line-cutting blade assembly. Excessive line length will cause the
motor to overheat and may result in serious personal injury.
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