OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SELECTING THE TRIMMER OR BLOWER

WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.

To switch between the trimmer and blower functions of this unit, make sure that the unit is turned off and the cutting attachment has stopped spinning.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury or damage to the unit, DO NOT attempt to shift between the trimmer and the blower while the unit is operating.

OPERATING TIPS

• To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound

level(s), the use of hearing protection is required.

• Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours—not

early in the morning or late at night when people might be

disturbed. Comply with time listed in local ordinance. Usual

recommendations are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon. through Sat.

• To reduce noise levels, limit the number of pieces of

equipment used at any one time.

• To reduce noise levels, operate power blowers at the

lowest possible speed to do the job.

• Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.

To Use the Trimmer

To use the trimmer, make sure the shift handle is in the DOWN position before starting the unit.

1.If the shift handle is in the UP position, grasp the red shift latch (Fig. 9) on the shift handle and squeeze until the internal locking mechanism releases.

2.Push the shift handle DOWN until the red shift latch locks into place. DO NOT FORCE. If the latch fails to lock completely into position,

Shift Latch

Shift Handle

Fig. 9

• Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for

many lawn and garden applications, including areas such as

gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.

• Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly

washed cars, and blow debris away.

• After using blowers and other equipment, CLEAN UP!

Dispose of debris in trash receptacles.

TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS

• Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground.

• Cut from left to right whenever possible. Cutting to the right

improves the unit's cutting efficiency. Clippings are thrown

away from the operator.

• Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.

• The life of your cutting line is dependent upon:

rotate the cutting head until the latch locks into place.

To Use the Blower

WARNING: To prevent serious injury to yourself or others, or possible damage to property, never point the blower in the direction of people or pets, or in the direction of windows. Always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, and windows. Use extra caution when blowing debris near solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc.

To use the blower, make sure the shift handle is in the UP position before starting the unit.

1.If the shift handle is in the DOWN position, grasp the red shift latch (Fig. 9) on the shift handle and squeeze until the internal locking mechanism releases.

2.Pull the shift handle UP until the red shift latch locks into place.

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Following the trimming tips

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What vegetation is being cut

- Where vegetation is being cut

DECORATIVE TRIMMING

Decorative trimming is accomplished

 

by removing all vegetation around

 

trees, posts, fences and more.

30º

Rotate the whole unit so that the

 

cutting attachment is at a 30° angle

 

to the ground (Fig. 10).

Fig. 10

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

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or installing attachments.

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