
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
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
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.
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.
Wing Nut
Bracket
Slot
Dust Cup
Shield
This engine is certified to operate on un- leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed withagood quality
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
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Push and hold the engine stop switch in the STOP or OFF position until the unit has fully stopped.
Choke lever
Trigger
Primer Bulb
Muffler
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