Efco 8530 - Trimming with Trimmer Head

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OPERATION
Trimming
• Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. It is
the end of the cord that does the work. Let the cord work at its
own pace. Never press the cord into the area to be cut. (Fig. 56)
• The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against walls,
fences, trees and borders, however it can also damage
sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damage fence posts.
• Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the cord to 4
- 4.7 in (10-12 cm) and reducing the engine speed.
Clearing
• The clearing technique removes all unwanted vegetation. Keep
the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it. Let the end
of the cord strike the ground around trees, posts, statues and
the like. (Fig. 57)
CAUTION: This technique increases the wear on the
cord.
• The cord wears quicker and must be fed forward more often
when working against stones, brick, concrete, metal fences,
etc., than when coming into contact with trees and wooden
fences.
• When trimming and clearing you should use less than full
throttle so that the cord lasts longer and to reduce the wear on
the trimmer head.
Cutting
• The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to reach
using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel to the
ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer head against
the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool. (Fig.
58)
• Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into contact
with the ground during normal cutting. Constant contact of this
type can cause damage and wear to the trimmer head.
Sweeping
• The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick and
easy clearing up. Hold the cord parallel to and above the area
to be swept and move the tool to and fro. (Fig. 59)
• When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to
obtain the best results.
WARNING: Never cut when visibility is poor or in
very high or low temperatures or in freezing weather.
WARNING: If the cutting tool or deflector becomes
clogged or stuck, always turn off the engine and
make sure the cutting tool has stopped before
cleaning. Grass, weeds, etc. should be cleaned off
the cutting tool at regular intervals.
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