KNOW YOUR UNIT
ASSEMBLY

APPLICATIONS

As a trimmer:

•Cutting grass and light weeds.

•Edging

•Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Other optional accessories may be used with this unit.

Muffler

ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED:

• 3/8” Socket

Spark Plug

OPERATING THE RAPID-LINK™ SYSTEM

90˚ Edging Hole

 

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the

(Trimmer Only)

 

 

 

unit, shut the unit off before removing or installing an attachment.

 

NOTE:

To make installing or removing the attachment easier, place the unit on the

 

 

ground or on a work bench.

Knob

Installing the Attachment

Fig. 4

NOTE:

Remove the protective cap and gray spacer from the upper and lower

 

shafts prior to assembling the attachment.

Starter Rope Grip

On/Off Control

Rapid-link™

Shaft Housing

Choke Lever

Air Filter

Fuel Cap

Cover

Shaft Grip

 

Throttle Control

 

D-Handle

 

Primer Bulb

1.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 4).

2.While firmly holding the attachment, push it straight into the coupler until the release button snaps firmly into the primary hole (Fig. 6).

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 5). 3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 4).

CAUTION: Before operating this unit, be sure that the release button is fully snapped into the primary hole (Fig. 6), and that the knob (Fig. 4) is securely tightened.

For decorative edging with the line head trimmer attachment, lock the release button of the attachment into the 90° hole (Fig. 4).

Removing the Attachment

1.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 4).

2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 5).

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler (Fig. 6).

The Rapid-Link™ System

The Rapid-Link™ system enables the use of these optional attachments:

•Edger*

•Cultivator

•Turbo Blower

•Brushcutter*

•Pole Saw

•Hedge Trimmer*

•Straight-shaft trimmer

•Curved-shaft trimmer

*DO NOT use this attachment with an electric powered unit.

Rapid-Link™ Coupler

 

Release

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guide Recess

Fig. 5

Primary Hole

Upper Shaft

Lower Shaft

Housing

 

Housing

 

 

 

 

Fig. 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutting Head Shield

Line Cutting Blade

Cutting Head

WARNING: Before you begin using any attachment, read and understand the manual that came with the attachment. Follow all safety information contained within.

CAUTION: These attachments are to be snapped into the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.

OIL AND FUEL

OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

The use of old and/or improperly mixed fuel is the most common cause of performance problems. Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper gasoline/oil mixture.

Definition of Blended Fuels

ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE CUTTING HEAD SHIELD

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

Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate, forming acids when stored. ALWAYS use fresh fuel (less than 30 days old).

NOTE: Dispose of old fuel according to federal, state and local regulations.

Using Blended Fuels

If using a blended fuel:

• Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in your operator's manual

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Use the fuel additive STA-BIL® or an equivalent

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Always agitate the fuel mix before fueling the unit

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

1.Remove the wing nut and washer from the cutting head shield.

2.Insert the short tab (the one without a hole) on the mount bracket into the slot on the cutting head shield (Fig. 1).

3.Rotate the cutting head shield counterclockwise to align the hole on the cutting head shield with the hole on the mount bracket (Fig. 1).

4.Insert the square bolt into the hole underneath the cutting head shield (Fig. 2). Push the square bolt through the cutting head shield and mount bracket.

5.Put the washer onto the square bolt (Fig. 2).

6.Screw the wing nut onto the square bolt until the cutting head shield is firmly in place (Fig. 2).

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE

Installing the D-handle

1.Push the D-handle down onto the boom (Fig. 3), so that the bolt hole in the D- handle is to the right.

2.Insert the bolt into the hole in the handle. Do not tighten the bolt completely until after adjusting the D-handle.

Adjusting the D-handle

1.Make sure the bolt is loose enough for the D-handle to move along the boom.

2.While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 3), move the D-handle to the location that provides the best grip. Place it a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.

3.Tighten the bolt until the D-handle is secure. (Fig. 3)

SlotMount

Bracket

Cutting Head

Shield

Fig. 1

Washer

Square Bolt

 

Wing Nut

 

Fig. 2

 

Shaft Grip

Shaft

D-Handle

 

Housing

 

Min. 6 in. (15.24 cm)

Bolt

Fig. 3

• Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit

WARNING: DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT. It has been proven that fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol will likely damage this engine and void the warranty.

Using Fuel Additives

The bottle of 2-cycle oil provided with this unit contains a fuel additive to help inhibit corrosion and minimize gum deposits. Always use the brand of 2-cycle oil that came with this unit. If this is unavailable, use a 2-cycle oil designed for air-cooled engines and mix it with a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer or an equivalent. Add 0.8 oz. (23 ml) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel, according to the instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit's fuel tank.

Mixing the Fuel

NOTE: This unit comes with a 3.2 oz. bottle of 2-cycle oil. To obtain the correct fuel mixture described below, pour the entire bottle into one gallon of unleaded gasoline.

CAUTION: For proper engine operation and maximum reliability, pay strict attention to the gasoline and oil mixing instructions on the 2-cycle oil bottle. Using improperly mixed fuel can severely damage the engine.

Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of unleaded gasoline with 2-cycle engine oil. Do not mix them directly in the unit’s fuel tank. Use a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 gasoline/oil ratio. See the table below for specific gasoline and oil mixing ratios.

 

 

Unleaded gasoline

2-cycle oil

1 gallon U.S.

3.2 fl. oz.

(3.8 liters)

(95 ml)

1 liter

25 ml

MIXING RATIO - 40:1

FUELING THE UNIT

WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the area.

WARNING: Remove the fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.

WARNING: Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated outdoor area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately. Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.

1.Position the unit with the fuel cap facing up.

2.Remove the fuel cap.

3.Place the fuel container spout into the fill hole on the fuel tank and fill the tank. NOTE: Do not overfill the tank.

4.Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.

5.Reinstall the fuel cap.

6.Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fuel container and the fueling site before starting the engine.

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