Cutting Methods - Craftsman Weedwacker 358.798550 Operator's Manual

Always k eep theshield i nplace when
thetool i sbeing operated.
ToAdvance Line:
• Operate theengine atfull t hrottle.
• Hold the trimmer head parallel toand
above t hegrassy area.
• Tap thebottom ofthe trimmer head
lightly o ntheground o ne time. Ap-
proximately 2in.(5cm) o fline will b e
advanced with each tap.
To advance line, tap bottom of trimmer
head on ground one time.
Line fimiter cuts line
proper length.
Always tap the trimmer head on a
grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such
as concrete or asphalt can cause ex-
cessive wear to the trimmer head.
If line is worn dov_ to 2 in, (5 cm) or
less, more than one tap will be required
to obtain the most efficient line length.
WARNING: Use only .080" (2 ram)
diameter line. Other sizes of line wil!
not advance properly and can cause
serious injury'. Do not use other materi-
als such as wire, string, rope, etc, Wire
can break off during cutting and be-
come a dangerous missile that can
cause serious injury.
CUTTING METHODS
WARNING: Use minimum speed and
do not crowd the line when cutting
around hard objects (rock, gravel,
fence posts, etc.), which can damage
the trimmer head, become entangled
in the fine, or be thrown causing a seri-
ous hazard.
• The tip of the line does the cutting.
You will achieve the best perform-
ance and minimum line wear by not
crowding the line into the cutting
area. The right and wrong ways are
shown below.
Tip of the Line I Line Crowded Into
DoesThe Cutting I Work Area
Right " _a_t Wrong " "'
• The fine 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 dam-
age 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 fine 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.
WARNING: Always wear eye protec-
tion. Never tean over the trimmer head.
Rocks or debris can ricochet 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 tine into work area.
Trimming
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, monu-
ments, etc. This technique increases
line wear.