The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your trimmer or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRIMMER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed is controlled by a throttle located on the side of the upper handle. Fast position is for starting and normal trimming. Slow is for light trimming and fuel economy. Stop is for stopping the engine.
STOP
TO ADJUST TRIMMING HEIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION: Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
The height of cut can be set to six (6) dif- ferent positions ranging from
1.To adjust trimming height, push in the locking plate tab and move trimmer head up or down to desired position.
2.Release tab and be sure head is locked into one of the six (6) height positions.
TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE CONTROL
Your trimmer is equipped with a trim- mer head drive control bar and lever (if equipped) which require the operator to be positioned behind the trimmer handle to operate the trimmer.
•Trimmer head rotation is controlled by holding the trimmer head control bar down to the handle. If equipped with a lever, push the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever.
•Trimmer head rotation will stop when the control bar is released.
Trimmer head control bar | Drive control lever |
| (if equipped) |
TO ENGAGE | TRIMMER HEAD |
TRIMMER HEAD | DISENGAGED |
Adjustable
Trimmer
Head
Locking
Plate Tab
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your trimmer is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see the engine maintenance section in your engine manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.
1.Be sure trimmer is level and area around oil fi ll is clean.
2.Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout. Make sure that rim of spout is clean.
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