CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area before each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown by or become entangled in line. Hard objects can damage the trimmer head and be thrown causing serious injury.
SUse only for trimming, scalping, mowing and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or hedge trimming.
SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over- reach.
SKeep all parts of your body away from muffler and spinning line. Keep engine below waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on right side of the shield will throw debris away from the operator.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light. S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans- porting in vehicle.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans- porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu- retor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci- dentally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the tube.
S Store unit out of reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnor- mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention. An
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped with a temperature limiting muffler and spark arresting screen which meets the require- ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore- gon, and Washington require by law that many internal combustion engines be equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you operate in a locale where such regulations ex- ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining the operating condition of these parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law. For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest- ing screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by an autho- rized service dealer.
WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the han- dle, be sure it remains between the trigger and the safety decal.
1.Loosen handle by turning
2.Rotate the handle on the tube to an upright position.
3.Adjust handle to a comfortable position between the trigger and the safety label on the tube.
4.Retighten handle by turning
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ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protec- tion to the operator and others from the risk of thrown objects, and is equipped with a line limit- er blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION section.
1.Remove wing nut from shield.
2.Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3.Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket.
4.Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Shield
Slot
Bracket
Wing nut
