Operating Tips - Toro Flex-Force Power System 88716 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Cutting Swath
The trimmer comes from the factory with a cutting swath of 33 cm (13 inches) as shown in A of
to the following instructions to adjust the swath to 38.1 cm (15 inches) as shown in D of
1. Remove the swath blade from the bottom of the guard by removing the 2 screws holding it in place using
the provided Allen wrench (B of
2. Once the swath blade is rotated, install it onto the guard using the 2 screws previously removed (C of
Figure 10).

Operating Tips

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Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut;
this is the best cutting area.
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The string trimmer cuts when you move it from
right to left. This prevents the trimmer from
throwing debris at you.
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Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not
force the string head into uncut grass.
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Wire and picket fences can cause the string to
wear rapidly and even break. Stone and brick
walls, curbs, and wood can also cause the string
to wear rapidly.
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Avoid trees and shrubs. The string can easily
damage tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and
fence posts.
Figure 10) and rotate the swath blade 180°.
Figure 10
1. Direction of rotation
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Figure 10. Refer
Figure 10.
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2. String path
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