Fig. 9
STARTING / STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 7). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be

in a stable position while starting.

To avoid serious personal injury, ensure any Add-On being used is installed correctly and secure before starting the unit.

CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary hole (Fig. 10) and securely tighten the knob before operating this unit.

CAUTION: The add-ons with the coupler system is to be used in the primary hole only. Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.

HOLDING THE TRIMMER

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

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.

NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Stop Control is in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 5).

2.Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,

slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 6). If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.

3.Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 6).

4.Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 7), squeeze the throttle control, and pull the starter rope 5 times in a controlled and steady motion.

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

6.While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope in a controlled and steady motion until the engine starts.

7.Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.

NOTE: Engine may take longer to warm up and reach maximum operating speed at colder temperatures.

NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine accelerates without hesitation.

8.Once the engine is warmed up, place the blue choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 6). The unit is ready for use.

IF... the engine hesitates, return the blue choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 6) and continue warm-up.

IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 2.

IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the blue choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope 3 to 8 times in a controlled and steady motion. The engine should start. If not, repeat.

IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, start the unit with the blue choke lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the blue choke lever to Position 3.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Release your finger from the throttle control. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.

2.Press and hold On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position until engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 5).

Stop/Off (O)

Start/On ( I )

Throttle

Control

Fig. 5

Blue Choke

Lever

Primer Bulb

Fig. 6

Starting

TrimmerPosition

Equipped With

Spring Assist

Starting ™

Throttle Control

Fig. 7

Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 11).

 

Check for the following:

 

• The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing

 

• With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s hand is holding

 

the shaft grip

 

• The operator’s left arm is straight, the left hand holding the D-

 

handle

 

• The unit is at waist level

 

• The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and easily

 

contacts the grass without the need to bend over

 

ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH

 

The Bump Head™ cutting attachment allows you to release

 

trimming line without stopping the engine. To release more line,

 

lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground (Fig. 12) while

 

operating the trimmer at high speed.

 

NOTE: Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release

 

becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter.

 

Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm) of trimming

 

line releases. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the

 

line to the proper length if any excess line is released.

Fig. 11

For best results, tap the bump knob on bare ground or hard soil. If

 

you attempt a line release in tall grass, the engine may stall.

 

Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release

 

becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter.

 

NOTE: Do not rest the Bump Head™ on the ground while the unit

 

is running.

 

Some line breakage will occur from:

 

• Entanglement with foreign matter

 

• Normal line fatigue

 

• Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds

 

• Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts

 

TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS

 

Fig. 12

 

 

 

CAUTION: Do not remove or alter the line cutting blade assembly. Excessive line length will make the clutch overheat. This may lead to serious personal injury or damage to the unit.

• Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground.

• Do not force the cutting attachment. Allow the tip of the line to do the cutting, especially along walls.

Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the engine.

• Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid

premature line wear or engine drag.

• Cut from right to left whenever possible. Cutting to the left improves the unit's cutting efficiency.

Clippings are thrown away from the operator.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING THE EZ-LINK™ SYSTEM

The EZ-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons.

Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720 Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720 Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AH720 Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS720 Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720 Pole Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PS720 Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC720*

*Do NOT use this attachment with an electric powered product.

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 add-ons.

Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons

EZ-Link™ Coupler

Release Button

• Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. Move either in a

 

forward-backward or side-to-side motion. Cutting shorter lengths produces the best results.

•

Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.

•

The life of your cutting line is dependent upon:

• Following the trimming techniques

 

• What vegetation is being cut

 

• Where vegetation is cut

 

For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a

 

foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree.

 

DECORATIVE TRIMMING

 

Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation

 

around trees, posts, fences and more.

 

Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30°

 

angle to the ground (Fig. 13).

Fig. 13

1.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 8).

2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 8).

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the EZ-Link™ coupler (Fig. 9).

Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons

NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.

1.Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 8).

2.While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ- Link™ coupler (Fig. 9).

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help

installation (Fig. 8). EZ-Link™ Coupler

Release Button

3. Turn the knob

 

clockwise to tighten

Primary Hole

 

(Fig. 10).

 

 

For decorative

 

 

trimming/edging with the

 

 

line head cutting

 

 

attachment, lock the

 

 

release button of the

 

Lower Shaft

cutting attachment into

Upper Shaft Housing

the 90° hole (Fig. 10).

Housing

 

 

 

Knob

Guide Recess

Fig. 8

90° Edge

Trimming Hole

Knob

Fig. 10

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