Toro 51346 Operation Manual - Page 5

5 Adjusting the Maximum Line Length You can change the maximum length of the cutting line to either cut just inside the metal wire guide (for trimming next to plants and structures that would be damaged by the line) or to extend past the guide at the full cutting swath (for general trimming and edging). Caution The blade under the guard is sharp and can cut you. Be careful when handling the trimmer so that you do not accidentally cut yourself. To shorten the line to cut inside the wire guide, slide the lever on the guard to the left. 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. • 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-6318 To lengthen the line to cut outside the wire guide at the full cutting swath, slide the lever on the guard to the right. Replacing Line For replacement line, purchase a new, pre-wound spool of line (model no. 88175, 88052, or 88035) or bulk line (0.065 inch dia. (1.6 mm) x 30 ft. (9 m)) that you can wind onto the old spool. Both are available from your Authorized Toro Dealer. m-6318 After changing the setting, advance the line by tapping the spool on the ground. Caution Metal wire, rope, plastic knives, or any material other than Toro .065 inch dia. (1.6 mm) nylon monofilament may overload the motor, possibly causing a fire or electrical shock. Do not use any material other than Toro .065 inch dia. (1.6 mm) nylon monofilament, 30 ft. (9 m) maximum line length. 3352-878