Cutting with Trimmer Head
• The tip of the line does the cutting. The line
should stay extended while cutting.
Three inches
(7.6 cm) Above
Ground
CORRECT
• Do not force the line into the material. Forcing the
line will cause it to slap against the material, increas-
ing line usage and causing poor cutting results.
INCORRECT
Trimming
Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (7.6
cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow only the
tip of the line to make contact.
Scaling
To remove unwanted vegetation, hold the trimmer head
about 3 in. (7.6 cm) above the ground and at an angle.
Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground cutting the
vegetation off at the surface.
Three inches
(7.6cm)
Above Ground
— US-19 —
Mowing
Keep the line parallel to the ground and use a gentle
side-to-side motion.
Cutting Direction
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Cutting heavy brush or small trees from
the wrong direction can cause the
Brushcutter blade to kick back.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact move the Brushcutter blade can
cause severe personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Always move the Brushcutter from right
to left when cutting heavy brush or small
trees as shown.
When cutting heavy brush or small trees, always move
the Brushcutter from right to left. Moving the Brushcutter
from left to right can cause the blade to kick back.
Three inches
(7.6cm)
Above Ground