Installing Trimmer ATTACH- Ment

WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank.

Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer.

CAUTION: When installing trimmer attach-

ment, place the unit on a flat surface for stabil- ity.

1.Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.

Coupler

LOOSEN

WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit. All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole.

For optional attachments, see the AS- SEMBLY section of the applicable attach- ment instruction manual.

ATTACHING SHIELD

WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protec- tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera- tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIM- MER illustration in OPERATION section.

1.	Remove wing nut from shield.
2.	Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3.	Pivot shield until bolt passes throughhole
	in bracket.

Shipping protector

TIGHTEN

Knob

4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

	Slot	Wing Nut
	Slot	Bracket
		Bracket

Shield

2.Remove shipping protector from coupler.

3.Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer attachment (if present).

4.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler.

5.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.

6.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.

Coupler Primary Hole

Guide Recess

Upper Locking/ Attachment

Shaft Release

Button

Gearbox

PIVOT

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE

WARNING: When adjusting the assist handle, be sure it remains above the safety label and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.

1.Loosen wing nut on handle.

2.Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up- right position; retighten wing nut.