Aero-flex Glider User Manual

15 m

50’

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INSTALLATION, METHODS, & USE

INSTALL THE GLIDER TO YOUR 3.5” AERO-FLEX® UNIVERSAL TRIMMING SYSTEM

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Aero-Flex® Glider

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3.5” 5”

fits both

To use Glider assembly, remove the Universal cap (press finger tabs

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to open or use a screwdriver and disengage). Install four line blades
(alternate colors). Make sure lines are properly installed over posts and
onto slots. Connect the Glider cap. Be sure Glider cap and tabs are
fully snapped in place.

INSTALL THE GLIDER TO YOUR 5” AERO-FLEX® CONVERTIBLE TRIMMING SYSTEM

Glider assembly cap must be removed. Use hex allen wrench to un­screw the glider clockwise. Remove button from 5” convertible cap.
With bearing and bolt, install Glider to 5” cap with hex allen wrench.
Hand tighten to 40”# counter-clockwise. Install lines; install assembly
to 5” head receiver. Make sure tabs are securely in place.

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WARNINGS

Read/follow

instructions

Protect

bystanders

Flying debris

& blade
contact

Vibration

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Do not use

without a

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shield

To minimize the risk of injury from thrown objects, ensure safe shield alignment, and run the
trimmer at lower speeds. Be sure to wear proper eye and body protection.

GLIDER TECHNIQUES

VARY CUTTING HEIGHT

Level Cut: rest on the
ground

Corte Nivel: reposo en el
suelo

Low Cut: tilt on the
ground

Corte Bajo: incline sobre
el terreno

WHEN TO REMOVE THE GLIDER

The Glider is for ground-supported trimming, which is not a
recommended technique for trimming heavy vegetation.
Do not use the glider for slashing heavy weeds or vines. Remove the
glider and reinstall the stock cap before trimming very tall grass.

MINIMIZE WRAPPING

High Cut: lift o the ground
(manual control)

Corte Alto: levantarse del
suelo (control manual)

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3.5”

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5”

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When trimming tall vegetation, start from the top and work your way
down to avoid long strands wrapping in the mechanism.

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CCW

CW

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WARNINGS

If wrapping does occur, stop engine and remove by hand or with a tool. Grab debris while
twisting the head in its reverse operating direction to unravel. *If Glider releases during use,
snap it back into place on the head. Do not install if tabs are damaged.

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REMOVE DEBRIS BEFORE FURTHER USE

RELEASED GLIDER

Aero-Flex® Glider

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If Glider releases at the tabs and the entire cap releases, ensure proper
line installation and fully snap the cap back into place.

If the Glider unthreads from the cap, add 1 drop of Loctite 222 to bolt, make
sure bearing is attached, and tighten to 40”# (reverse thread) onto cap.

INCREASE LINE BLADE LIFE

Run at part throttle. Do not force
the line blades into abrasive ob­jects. Cut with the outer tips of
the line blades.

PREVENT LINE BLADE FAILURE

Though Aero-Flex® Line Blades are more durable than monofilament line,
they are not designed to withstand overgrown weeds, brush, or other hard
obstructions that would normally require a metal blade.

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When trimming along solid ob­structions, work in the direction
of the thrust.

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See aero-flex.com for video instructions

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LIMITED WARRANTY

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. ANY IMPLIED WAR­RANTY OF FITNESS OR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURA­TION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. AERO-FLEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Aero-Flex® Technologies, Inc. warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of 30 days from date of original retail purchase. Warranty does not apply to any misuse of the
product. This limited warranty is non transferable and does not cover damage resulting from any mis­use from contact with sidewalks, rocks or other structures nor any damage caused by improper instal­lation or improper maintenance. Your specific legal rights may vary from state to state. For Safety or
Technical Questions and Updates, see the Safety & Instructions tab on our website www.aero-flex.com
Contact us at directly info@aero-flex.com or call us toll-free 888.880.AERO (2376)
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