Trimming Procedures - PROCONCEPT PLG025 Manuel De L'utilisateur

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Periodically remove weed wrap to prevent overheating the drive shaft. Weed wrap
occurs when strands of weed become entangled around the shaft beneath the
debris shield (Fig. 6). This condition prevents the shaft from being properly cooled.
Remove weed wrap with screwdriver or similar device.
Fig. 6

TRIMMING PROCEDURES

When properly equipped with a debris shield and linehead, your unit will trim
unsightly weeds and tall grass in those hard-to-reach areas-along fences, walls,
foundations and around trees.
It can also be used for scalping to remove vegetation down to the ground for easier
preparation of a garden or to clean out a particular area.
NOTE: Even with care, trimming around foundations, brick or stone walls, curbs,
etc., will result in above-normal line wear.
Trimming / Mowing
Swing trimmer with a sickle-like motion from side to side. Don't tilt the linehead
during the procedure. Test area to be trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep
linehead at same level for even depth of cut.
Close trimming
Position the trimmer straight ahead with a slight tilt so that the bottom of the
linehead is above ground level and the line contact occurs at the desired cutting
point. Always cut away from operator. Don't pull trimmer in toward operator.
Fence/Foundation trimming
Approach trimming around chain link fences, picket fences, rock walls and
foundations slowly, to avoid whipping the line against such obstacles. If the line
comes in contact with rock, brick walls, or foundations, it may break or fray. If the
line snags fencing, it will snap off.
Trimming around trees
Trim around tree trunks with a slow approach so the line does not contact bark.
Walk around the tree trimming from left to right. Approach grass or weeds with the
tip of the line and tilt the linehead slightly forward.
SCALPING
WARNING: Use extreme caution when scalping. Keep a distance of
!
30 m (100 ft) between operator, other people and animals during operation.
Scalping refers to removal of all vegetation down to the ground. To do this, tilt the
linehead to about a 30 degree angle to the left. By adjusting the handle you will
have better control during this operation. Don't attempt this procedure if there is
any chance flying debris could injure the operator, other people or cause damage
to property.
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