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ROTATE CUTTER ASSEMBLY

Always use the unit from the right-hand side of your body – NEVER from the left side. Rotate cutter assembly 180 degrees on driveshaft in order to avoid cutting directly above your head, and to avoid contact with hot muffler.

1.Loosen gearcase clamping screw (A), hand guard clamping screw (B), and remove gearcase locating screw (C).

2.Rotate cutter assembly 180-degrees on driveshaft until locating hole in driveshaft is visible through locating hole in gearcase.

3.Install gearcase locating screw (C), and securely tighten all hardware.

WARNING

During operation, the complete unit, especially the drive shaft housing and gearcase may become too hot to touch. Avoid contact when rotating cutter assembly.

B

C A

HEDGE TRIMMING

1.Always grip throttle handle with right hand and support handle with left hand while trimming.

2.Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate engine.

3.Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the hedge or shrub and proceed to cut.

WARNING

Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving.

WARNING

The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped due to an obstruction. If this occurs, stop the engine, disconnect ignition cable and remove the obstruction.