[_b IWARNING:Alwaysweareye,hearing,footand
bodyprotectiontoreducetheriskofinjurywhen
operatingthisunit.
HOLDINGTHETRIMMER
Beforeoperatingtheunit,standin
theoperatingposition(Fig.10).
Checkforthefollowing:
• Theoperatoriswearingeye
protectionandproperclothing
Withaslightly-bentrightarm,the
operator'srighthandisholdingthe
shaftgrip
Theoperator'sleftarmisstraight,
thelefthandholdingtheassist
handle
Theunitisatwaistlevel
Thecuttingattachmentisparallel
tothegroundandeasilycontacts
thegrasswithouttheneedtobend
over
LiNE REPLACEMENT Fig. t0
for Hassle-Free TM Cutting Head
[_ WARNING: Do not remove or alter the line cutting I
blade assembly. Excessive line length will make the
clutch overheat. This may lead to serious personal
n ury or damage to the un t. J
Always use Craftsman Hassle-Free TM XTRA QUIET Spiral Line.
Choose the line size best suited for the job at hand. Red
colored line is designed for cutting grass and small weeds.
Black colored line is designed for cutting larger weeds and
light brush.
NOTE: Before inserting new line into the holes in the cutting
1,
2.
head, identify the proper holes. Follow directions as
shown on the line glide plate. Do Not attempt to remove
the cutting head from the unit when replacing line.
Remove the old line and line glide plate from the cutting head.
Clean entire surface of cut- Cutting Line Glide
ting head. Note positions "A" Head Plate Arrow
and "B" on the cutting head.
Reinstall line glide plate (Fig.
11). Align arrow with:
"A" when using medium (red)
or large (black) line, or
"B" when using lines with
diameters smaller than Fig. 1t
medium (red)line
NOTE: Line glide plate must
be reinstalled in
cutting head before
inserting new line.
4. Insert both ends of your
line through the proper
holes in the side of the
cutting head (Fig. 12).
5. Pull the line and make
sure the line is against the
hub and is fully extended
through the positioning
tunnels (Fig. 13).
6. Correctly installed line will
be the same length on
both sides.
Positioning
Tunnel
Fig. t2
Line against
the hub
Positioning
Tunnel
Fig. t3
NOTE: Do not rest the Hassle-Free TM Cutting Head on the
ground while the unit is running.
Some line breakage will occur from:
Entanglement with foreign matter
Normal line fatigue
Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds
Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts
TiPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS
For best trimming results, operate unit at full throttle.
Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground.
Do not force the cutting attachment. Allow the 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 engine.
Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to
bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or
engine drag.
Cutting from right to left improves the unit's cutting efficiency.
Clippings are thrown away from the operator.
Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the
desired height. Move either in a forward-backward or side-to-
side motion. Cutting shorter lengths produces the best results.
Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
The life of your cutting line is dependent upon proper
adherence of explained trimming techniques, what
vegetation is cut, and where vegetation is cut.
For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a
foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree.
DECORATIVE TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is //
accomplished by removing all
vegetation around trees, posts,
fences and more.
Rotate the whole unit so that the
cutting attachment is at a 30°
angle to the ground (Fig. 14). _;-
Fig. t4
