KNOW YOUR UNIT

 

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

APPLICATIONS

Blue Choke Lever

As a trimmer:

 

• Cutting grass and light weeds.

Fuel Cap

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE

1.Push the D-handle down onto the shaft housing so that the squared bolt hole in the handle is to the right (fig. 1).

• Edging

Muffler Guard

 

• Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.

Other optional accessories may be used with this unit. Refer to Operating the EZ-Link System for a list of add-ons.

Blue Choke

On/Off Stop

 

Lever

Muffler

Control

 

 

Air Filter/Muffler

Spark Plug

 

Cover

 

 

 

 

Starter Rope Grip

 

 

Shaft Grip

2.Insert the shoulder bolt into the squared hole in the handle and push through. On the left side of the handle, place the washer on the bolt, then screw the wing nut onto the bolt. Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment (Fig. 1).

3.Rotate the D-handle to place the grip above the top of the shaft housing. Place it a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.

4.While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 11), position the D-handle to the location that provides you the best grip.

5.Tighten the wing nut until the D-handle is secure.

INSTALLING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD

WARNING: Never operate the trimmer without the cutting attachment shield in place to prevent serious personal injury.

Shaft Grip

D-Handle

Shaft

 

Housing

 

 

Tighten

Minimum 6 in.

 

(15.24 cm)

 

Bolt

Wing Nut

 

Washer

Fig. 1

 

 

 

Throttle Control

 

Muffler

Upper Shaft Housing

 

 

Engine Stand

 

D-Handle

 

 

Primer Bulb

 

 

Spark Plug

 

EZ-Link™

 

 

Lower Shaft Housing

Cutting Attachment Shield

Line Cutting Blade

Cutting Attachment

Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on

Clamp

 

Assembly

 

your unit is not installed or if you ever need to re-install it.

 

 

 

1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing

 

 

above the clamp assembly (Fig. 2).

Recessed

 

2. Push the cutting attachment shield down to the top of the

 

Pocket

 

cutting attachment assembly and then rotate the cutting

 

 

attachment shield until the screw holes align and the guard fits

Cutting

Cutting

into the recessed pocket (Fig. 2).

Attachment

3. Install the screws with a Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 3).

Attachment

Shield

Assembly

 

 

 

 

Fig. 2

 

 

(4) Screws

Fig. 3

OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION

OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.

Definition of Blended Fuels

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. It forms acids when stored. When using alcohol-blended fuel, use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old).

Using Blended Fuels

+

UNLEADED GAS

2 CYCLE OIL

1 GALLON US

3.2 FL. OZ.

(3.8 LITERS)

(95 ml)

 

 

1 LITER

25 ml

MIXING RATIO - 40:1

FUELING THE UNIT

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

1.Remove the fuel cap.

 

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid

Fuel Can Spout

 

 

 

injury from fuel spray. Never operate the unit

 

 

without the fuel cap securely in place.

 

2.

Place the gas container’s spout into the fill hole on the fuel

 

 

tank (Fig. 4) and fill the tank.

 

NOTE: Do not overfill the tank.

Fuel Tank

3.

Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.

 

4.

Reinstall the fuel cap.

 

If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoidable, follow recommended precautions:

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

•Always agitate the fuel mix before fueling the unit

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

Using Fuel Additives

The bottle of 2-cycle oil that came with your unit contains a fuel additive which will help inhibit corrosion and minimize the formation of gum deposits. It is recommended that you use our 2-cycle oil with this unit. If unavailable, use a good 2-cycle oil designed for air-cooled engines along with a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL® Gas 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.

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

NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed with one 3.2 oz. (95 ml.) bottle of 2-cycle oil makes a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio.

NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

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.

5. Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fueling source and

 

site before starting the engine.

 

NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel mixture in accordance to Federal,

Fig. 4

State and Local regulations.

 

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