ST228
2-Cycle Trimmer
Operator’s Manual
Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.Quick Instructions to
Assemble Trimmers
For complete instructions, refer to the Assembly Instructions section of this manual.
Place the shield onto the mount bracket. Securely screw the 4 shield screws through the holes on the mount bracket and into the shield. Make sure the screws are tightened equally.
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| 1 Gallon | 2.6 oz |
| Min. 6" |
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Remove the cap and spacer | Remove the screws and bottom clamp. Place | Mix thoroughly in a separate fuel can: | |
from the boom. Push the | the | – 2.6 fl. oz. of | |
bottom | the bottom clamp. Move it a minimum of 6 inches | – 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline | |
coupler. Turn the knob | (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip. | Place the unit on a level surface. | |
clockwise to tighten. | If | Fill fuel tank. |
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| to move it. Tighten the clamp screws evenly | NOTE: Do not mix directly in the | |
until handle is secure. | engine fuel tank. |
For complete instructions, refer to Starting/ Stopping Instructions section of this manual.
Press primer bulb 10 times.
Move choke lever to
Position 2.
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Move choke lever to | Crouch in starting | PRESS the lockout in; | Pull the rope |
Position 1. | position. | SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle | 5 times. |
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| DIDN’T START? |
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| Repeat these instructions. |
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| If engine still fails to start, |
| Continue to squeeze | Continue squeezing the | refer to the operator’s |
Pull starter rope 3 to 5 times. | manual for additional | ||
Making sure to keep throttle | throttle control and | throttle control and run engine | starting and troubleshooting |
squeezed, run engine for | move the choke | for additional 60 seconds to | information |
lever to Position 3. | complete warm up. |
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Quick Instructions to |
| Using a | Align the arrows on the |
Replace Trimmer Line | Rotate the bump knob | insert the tip into the line dimple, | bump knob with the |
clockwise until all line is | just under the exposed portion of | spool cover eyelets. | |
| inside the cutting head. | the line, and pull all the line out. |
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For complete instructions, refer to Line Installation section of this manual.
Using 16 ft. of 0.095 in. line; push both | Pull the line until approximately | Hold the spool cover, turn the bump | Start the unit and bump the cutting | |
ends through the holes in the bump knob | knob clockwise to wind the line around | |||
8 ft. is visible on each side. | head on the ground until the | |||
until they protrude through the eyelets. | the spool until about 5 in. is protruding | |||
| desired cutting length is achieved. | |||
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| from each side of the cutting head. | ||
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IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
NEED HELP? CALL 1–877-282-8684 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
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