operator and other people and animals when
SCALPING with stringhead cutter.
• IF OPERATING UNIT ON A SLOPE, stand below
the cutting attachment. DO NOT OPERATE on a
slope or hilly incline if there is the slightest chance
of slipping or losing your footing.
• STRINGHEAD LINE RELEASE
WARNING: DO NOT use steel wire or plastic-
coated steel wire of any kind with your stringhead.
Serious operator injury can result.
To release fresh line, run engine at full throttle and
“bump” stringhead against lawn. Line will
automatically release. The knife in debris shield will
trim excess line (Fig. 7A).
CAUTION: 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. 7B).
This condition prevents the shaft from being properly
cooled. Remove weed wrap with screwdriver or
similar
device.
• TRIMMING PROCEDURES
When properly equipped with a debris shield and
stringhead, 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, curves, etc., will result in above
normal string wear.
TRIMMING / MOWING
Swing trimmer with a sickle-like motion from side to
side. Do not tilt the stringhead during the procedure.
Test area to be trimmed for proper cutting height.
Keep stringhead at same level for even depth of cut
(Fig. 8A).
CLOSER TRIMMING
Position trimmer 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 trimming around chain link fences, picket
fences, rock walls and foundations slowly to cut
close without whipping 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 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.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when
SCALPING. Keep a distance of 100 feet (30 meters)
between operator, other people and animals during
these operations.
SCALPING
Scalping refers to removal of all 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 during this operation. Do
not attempt this procedure if there is any chance
flying debris could injure operator, other people or
cause damage to property. (Fig. 8B)
EDGING FUNCTION: (MTK 24 only)
1. Loosen knob (B) by turning counter clockwise
(Fig. 8C).
2. Push down release lever (A) and twist shaft to
desired position (Fig. 8C). Edging holes
positioned at 90 degrees left, 90 degress right and
180 degrees.
3. Lock lower shaft in desired edging hole with
release lever.
4. Tighten knob (B)securely before use by turning
clockwise.
• REPLACING CUTTER LINE
1. Turn knob (A) COUNTERCLOCKWISE and
remove (Fig. 9A). User knob spanner supplied.
2. Remove spool (B) and spring (C) from spindle (D).
3. Remove any remaining cutter line (H).
4. Double a 14' (4.3m) length of .080" (2mm) cutter
line. Place the looped center in one of the slots of
the spool divider (Fig. 9B).
5. Wind cutter line clockwise as shown in illustration
(Fig. 9C), keeping tension, with each half
separated by the spool divider. Wind to within 6"
(15cm) of the ends.
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