ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALL CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD

Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on your unit is not installed. Use only the instructions that apply to the type of shaft and shield that your unit is equipped with.

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never operate the trimmer without the cutting attachment shield in place.

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1.Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing. Be sure the guard mounting bracket slides into the slot on the edge of the cutting shield. Rotate the shield into place, counterclockwise. The holes in the guard mounting bracket and cutting attachment shield will line up (Fig. 1).

Shaft Housing

Guard

Mounting

Bracket

Cutting

Attachment

Shield

Fig. 1

2.From inside the cutting attachment shield, push the square bolt through the hole until the threaded end protrudes through the guard mounting bracket (Fig. 2).

Bolt

Fig. 3

INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE

On some units, the D-handle may be pre-installed, requiring only loosening screws and some adjustment. If this is the case, go to step 4.

1.Push the D-handle down onto the shaft housing (Fig. 4). The squared bolt hole in the handle is to the right.

Shaft Grip

 

Shaft Housing

D-Handle

Tighten

Minimum 6 inches

Guard Mounting Bracket

Square

Cutting Attachment Blot

Shield

Fig. 2

Washer

Wing Nut

(15.24 cm)

Wing Nut

 

Bolt

Washer

Fig. 4

2.

Insert the shoulder bolt into the squared hole in the handle

 

and push through. On the left side of the handle, place the

 

washer on the bolt, then screw the wing nut onto the bolt.

 

Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment.

3.

Rotate the D-handle to place the grip above the top of the

 

shaft housing. Place it a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm)

 

from the end of the shaft grip.

4.

While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 13),

3.Put the washer on the bolt, then screw the wing nut onto the bolt and tighten. Figure 3 shows the installation process from underneath the unit.

position the D-handle to the location that provides you the

best grip.

5. Tighten the wing nut until the D-handle is secure.

OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION

WARNING: OVERFILLING OIL CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Check and maintain the proper oil level in the crank case; it is important and cannot be overemphasized. Check the oil before each use and change it as needed. See Changing the Oil.

RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE

Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before each use and change the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear and failure.

Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of API (American Petroleum Institute) service class SF, SG, SH.

ADDING OIL TO CRANKCASE: INITIAL USE

NOTE: This unit is shipped without oil. In order to avoid damage to the unit, put oil in the crankcase before you attempt to start the unit.

Your unit is supplied with one 3.04 fluid oz. (90 ml.) bottle of SAE 30 SF, SG, SH oil (Fig. 5).

NOTE: Save the bottle of oil. It can be used to measure the correct amount during future oil changes. See Changing the Oil.

1.Unscrew the top of the bottle of oil and remove the paper seal covering the opening. Replace the top. Next, cut the tip off the funnel spout (Fig. 5).

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