Weed Eater 1700 - Using Your Unit; Operating Instructions; Adjusting the Cutting Line

USING YOUR UNIT
Your Trimmer is equipped with the semi-automatic
Tap-N-Go® Cutting Head that cuts with the tip of a
monofiiament nyion iine. The nyion cutting iine can
easiiy remove grass and weeds from around waiis,
fences, trees, and fiower beds. The cutting iine aiso
can cut the tender bark of trees or shrubs and scar
fences. For this reason, it is very important to iearn
the proper techniques of cutting around and near ob
jects.
The iife of the cutting head and iine is affected by
the foliowing conditions:
• The nylon cutting line will wear faster:
— when you are cutting against rocks, bricks,
concrete, metal fences, etc., than against
trees or wooden fences.
— when allowed to contact solid objects at a
higher speed than necessary to cut the
desired material.
• The cutting head will wear prematurely:
— if allowed to continuously contact the
ground during normal cutting.
— if the line iimiter is not kept sharp.
WARNING!
Never use wire in place of the monofiiament
cutting iine. The tip can break off during cutting
and could become a dangerous missile.
A. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read your Operator's Manual.
Make certain you completely understand and
can follow all safety rules, precautions, and
operating Instructions before operating the
unit.
2. Always wear eye protection.
Never lean over cutting head. Rocks or
debris could be thrown Into eyes and face.
3. Dress safeiy in iong pants and wear boots or
safety shoes.
Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
pants or sandals; or go barefoot.
4. Check the unit before operation.
Look for worn, loose, or damaged parts. Do
not use until the unit Is In proper working
order.
5. inspect the area to be cut.
Remove all debris and objects that could be
thrown, become entangled In the cutting
head or cause damage during cutting.
6. Keep children, bystanders, and pets safeiy
away.
Before starting the engine and during opera
tion, make certain children, bystanders, and
pets are at a safe distance away from the
work area—a minimum of 30' (feet).
7. Avoid bodily contact with the muffler.
Use caution when changing operating posi
tions to avoid contact with the muffler. The
muffler area can be hot and cause serious
burns.
B. ADJUSTING THE CUTTING LINE
The cutting line on the Tap-N-Go® head Is ad
justed seml-automatlcally. After new line is ad
vanced, the line llmlter on the shield cuts the
nylon line to an Ideal length.
1. To advance iine:
a. Operate the engine at least one-half throt
tle.
b. Hold cutting head parallel to and above
the grassy area of the ground.
c. Tap the cutting head lightly on the ground
one time. See Figure 11. Approximately 2
Inches of line will be advanced after each
tap.
2. Always keep the Shield in place when the
unit is being operated.
3. Keep the iine iimiter sharp for fast, easy cut
off. The iine iimiter can be sharpened with an
electric grinder.
NOTE: Always tap the cutting head on a
grassy area of the ground. Tapping on hard
surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can
cause excessive wear to the cutting head.
LINE LIMITER
CUTS
EXCESS
LINE
TO ADVANCE
CUTTING LINE,
TAP LIGHTLY
ON GROUND
ONE TIME
Figure 11
CAUTION:! Do not allow the cutting head to
contact the ground during normal cutting. Con
stant contact with the ground will result in
damage and premature wear to the cutting
head.
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