Cutting Procedures; Trimming; Mowing - Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 636.795454 Owner's Manual

Engine Operation (cont'd.}
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5.
Always release the trigger and allow the engine to return
to idle speed whe'n not cutting.
The carburetor has been carefully adjusted at the factory
and should not require any further adjustment. For
carburetor adjustment, see ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS
section in this manual.
To stop engine, move the toggle switch to the "OFF"
position. Figure 7.
Proper length of cutting line is 7 inches as measured from
eyelet to end of line.
CUTTING PROCEDURES
Always remember, "the tip of the line does the cutting."
You will achieve better results by not crowding the line into
the cutting area. Allowing the unit to trim at its own pace, the
right way and wrong way is illustrated in figures14andf&
Figure 14
Figure 15
a.
Figure 16
MOWING
Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in places conventional
lawn mowers cannot reach. The proper position for
mowing is shown in figure 17. In this position, the
cutting line is parallel to the ground. With practice, this
technique will provide the results illustrated. When
mowing, avoid pressing the head into the ground as this
can cause damage to your unit.
C.
Figure 17
EDGING
Adjust the drive tube and handle to position the cutting
line as shown in figure 18.
CAUTION
Operating any line trimmer could throw objects into the
eyes. This could cause severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields during operation.
Your trimmer is a versatile tool which can easily perform
the following lawn care operations:
A,
TRIMMING
The proper trimming position is shown in figure 16,
Maintaining a 30 degree angle to the cutting area allows
for more efficient trimming. Do not force the cutting
line into the work area. Allow the tip of the line to do
the cutting.
Figure 18
WARNING!
Never lean over the nylon cutting head. Rocks or other
debris could be thrown into eyes and face and cause serious
injury or blindness. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES
FOR EYEPROTECTION