Troy-Bilt TB45E Operator's Manual page 11

CLOSER TRIMMING (Fig. 13). Position trimmer
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straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom of stringhead
is above ground level and string contact occurs at
proper cutting point. Always cut away from operator.
Do not pull trimmer in toward operator.
FENCE/FOUNDATION TRIMMING. Approach trim-
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ming around chain link fences, picket fences, rock
walls and foundations slowly to cut close without whip-
ping string against the barrier. If the string comes in
contact with rock, brick walls, or foundations, it will
break or fray. If string snags fencing, it will snap off.
TRIMMING AROUND TREES. Trim around tree
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trunks with a slow approach so string does not contact
bark. Walk around the tree trimming from left to right.
Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the string and
tilt stringhead slightly forward.
SCALPING (Fig. 14). Scalping refers to removal of all
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vegetation down to the ground. To do this, tilt the
stringhead to about a 30 degree angle to the left. By
adjusting the handle you will have better control dur-
ing this operation. Always keep a distance of 50 feet
(15 meters) from other people and animals when
scalping. Do not attempt this procedure if there is any
chance flying debris could injure operator, other peo-
ple or cause damage to property.
OPERATING AS AN EDGER (Fig. 15). With the unit
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configured as an edger, hold it so the motor is to your
left side so that debris is thrown to the rear. Always
use eye protection.
7. SWEEPING - DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER (Fig.
16)
DO NOT BUMP TRIMMER ON CONCRETE. This can
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damage the stringhead (Figure 17).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Fig. 17