Yardworks 060-2288-0 Owner's Manual page 16

Operation
WARNING: Always hold the string trimmer away from the body
keeping clearance between the body and the string trimmer. Any
contact with the string trimmer cutting head while operating can result
in serious personal injury.
ADVANCING STRINGS
NOTE:The trimmer is equipped with an autofeed head. Bumping the
head to try to advance the line will damage trimmer and void warranty.
• With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger.
• Wait two seconds, and press the switch trigger.
NOTE: The strings will extend approximately 1/4 " with each stop and
start of the switch trigger until the strings reach the length of the grass
deflector blade.
• Resume trimming.
ADVANCING THE STRINGS MANUALLY
Disconnect the string trimmer from the power supply, then push the
spool retainer button in while pulling on strings to manually
advance the strings.
CUT OFF BLADE
This trimmer is equipped with a cut-off blade on the grass deflector.
For best cutting, advance strings until they are trimmed to length by
the cut-off blade. Advance strings whenever you hear the engine
running faster than normal, or when trimming efficiency diminishes.
This will maintain best performance and keep strings long enough to
advance properly.
CUTTING TIPS (Fig.11)
• Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best
cutting area.
The string trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to right. This
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will avoid throwing debris at the operator. Avoid cutting in
the dangerous area shown in figure 11.
• Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force string head
into uncut grass.
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Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even 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.
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