Transporting and STOR- AGE, Adjust the Handle

TRANSPORTING AND STOR- AGE

SAllowtheenginetocool;secure unitbefore storing or transporting in vehicle.

SEmpty fueltank beforestoringortransport- ingtheunit.Useupfuelleftinthecarburetor by starting engine and letting it run until it

stops.

SStoreunitandfuelinan areawhere fuelva- pors cannot reach sparks or openflames

from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

SStoreunitsolinelimiter cannotaccidentally

cause injury.Unit canbe hungby thetube.

SStore the unit out of the reach of children.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If

you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is not

equipped with a temperature limiting muffler andspark arresting screenwhich meets the

requirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of

California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New

Jersey,Oregon, andWashington requireby lawthatmany internalcombustionenginesto

be equipped with a spark arrestor screen.If you operate in a locale where such regula-

tions exist, you are legally responsible for

installing and maintaining the operatingcon- ditionoftheseparts.Failuretodosois aviola-

tion of the law. If a spark arrestor is required

inyourarea,contactyour AuthorizedService Dealer for the proper kit.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions throughprolongeduseofgasolinepow-

ered hand tools could causeblood vesselor nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and

joints ofpeoplepronetocirculationdisorders

or abnormalswellings.Prolongeduse incold weatherhas beenlinkedtobloodvesseldam-

ageinotherwisehealthypeople.Ifsymptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of

strength, change in skin color or texture, or

loss of feeling in the fingers,hands, or joints, discontinuetheuseofthis toolandseekmed-

ical attention. An anti-vibration systemdoes

not guarantee the avoidance of these prob- lems. Users who operate power tools on a

continual and regular basis must monitor closely theirphysicalconditionandthecondi-

tion of this tool.

WARNING: Makesure unitis properly as- sembled and all fasteners are secure.

ADJUST THE HANDLE

SLoosenwingnutor plastic knob onhandle. S Rotatehandletoupright position andtight- en in a comfortable position between the

trigger and the safety label on the tube. Tighten handle securely.

ATTACHING THE SHIELD WARNING: The shield must be properly

installed. The shield provides partialprotec- tionfromtherisk ofthrownobjectstotheoper-

ator andothers andis equippedwithalinelim-

iter whichcuts excess line.Thelinelimiter(on undersideofshield) is sharpandcancutyou.

SRemove wing nut from shield.

SInsert bracket into slot on shield.

SPivotshielduntilboltpassesthroughholein

bracket.

SSecurely tighten wing nut.

SRemovepackingcoverfromthearborshaft

if so equipped. Thread trimmer head onto shaft; tighten securely against dust cup.

Bracket	Wing Nut

Slot

Dust Cup

Shield

This engine is certified to operate on un-

leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed withagood quality 2-cycle air-cooledengine

oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eaterr brand oil is recom-

mended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing

3.2ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the instructions printedonthe container.Always read and follow the safety rules under FUEL

SAFETY.

Starting Position