Toro 51347 Operation Manual - Page 4

4 Connecting to a Power Source Warning If you do not fully seat the extension cord on the inlet plug, the loose plug could lead to overheating and cause a fire, possibly burning you or others. Ensure that you fully seat the cord on the plug and use the cord lock feature to secure the cord. m-6317 Important: Do not use a damaged cord. Starting the Trimmer To start the trimmer, squeeze the trigger. m-6412 Stopping the Trimmer To stop the trimmer, release the trigger. Lengthening the Line To increase the length of the cutting line, tap the spool on the ground while the trimmer is running. Note: The blade under the guard will cut the line to the correct length. Important: Use the following precautions to ensure optimal line performance. • Do not hold the spool on the ground. • To help prevent line tangle, tap only once to lengthen line. If additional line is required, wait a few seconds before tapping the trimmer head. • If the line is not advanced occasionally, it will wear down to the eyelet. When the trimmer stops, the short line may retract into the cutter head. Should this occur, remove spool, refeed the line through eyelet, and assemble spool to trimmer. Operating Tips To reduce line wear and improve trimming performance, use the following techniques when trimming: • Remove any wire, rope or string-like matter which could become entangled in the rotating line from the trimming area. • Trim only when the grass and weeds are dry. • Slowly move the trimmer in and out of the area being cut. Trimming • Cut grass in excess of eight inches tall or weeds from the top to the bottom in small increments. • Do not force the trimmer. Allow the very tip of the line to do the cutting. m-6316 3352-881