ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLING THE D-HANDLE

1.For your safety, the D-Handle must be assembled in front of the limiter sleeve. Push the D-Handle down over the shaft tube so that the handle slants back towards the engine (Fig. 1).

CAUTION: Do not force the D-handle over the limiter sleeve. Damage to the D-handle or unit may occur.

3. Install the bolt, washer, wing nut and tighten.

ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE

1.Loosen the wing nut. It is not necessary to remove the wing nut, washer and bolt.

2.Rotate the D-handle to place the grip above the top of the shaft housing.

3.While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 7), position the D-handle to the location that provides you the best grip, and tighten the wing nut (Fig. 1).

INSTALLING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT GUARD

1.Place the cutting attachment guard onto the shaft tube above the clamp assembly (Fig. 2).

2.Push the cutting attachment guard down to the top of the string head assembly and then rotate the cutting attachment guard until the screw holes align and the guard fits into the recessed pocket (Fig. 3).

OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE

Use high quality oil formulated for use in 2-cycle, air- cooled engines. Mix the oil according to the instructions on the 2-cycle engine oil container, 40:1 (2.5 %).

RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE

Always use clean, fresh, unleaded petrol (gasoline).

OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture.

Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded petrol, 40:1 (2.5 %). Do not mix them directly in the tank.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has started and warmed up.

1.Mix petrol (gasoline) with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.

2.Put the ignition switch in the ON (I) position (Fig. 4).

3.TIP: When you are trying to start a unit that has been dormant for a while (or if it is brand new or difficult to start), be sure to press and release the primer bulb 20 times.

Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 10 times. You should feel and see fuel in the bulb (Fig. 5). If fuel hasn't entered the bulb, press three more times, or keep pressing until it does.

4. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 5).

TIP: Make sure choke lever locks into (1) position.

5.With the unit on the ground, squeeze the throttle control and hold.

700:Pull starter rope briskly 3 times (Fig. 6).

710:Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady motion 3 times.

6.Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 5).

7.700: Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine (Fig. 6).

710:Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady motion 1 to 5 times to start the engine (Fig. 6).

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