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If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATINGTHE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachm ents to be installed.
The optional attachments are:
MODEL:
Edger 1000E.......................
Cultivator 2000T...................
Blower 3000B......................
Brushcutter 4000C.................
WARNING: Alwaysstop unit and di s-
connect spark plug bef ore removing or ins tal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL AT-
TACHMENTS)
CAUTION: Whenremoving or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Tube
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler Upper Tube
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine and
upper tube, pull the attachment straight
out of the coupler.
INSTALLINGOPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the tube cap from the attach-
ment (if present).
2. Position locking/release buttonof attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
3. Pushthe attachment intothe coupler until
the locking/release button snapsinto the
primary hole.
4. Beforeusing the unit, t ighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Tube
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit.
OPERATINGPOSITION
Eye Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
ALWAYSWEAR:
Cut from your right to your left.
WARNING: Alwayswear eye protec-
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocksor debris can ricochet or be t hrown into
eyes and face and cause blindness or other
serious injury.
Do not run the engine at ahigher speed than
necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently
whenthe engine is run at less than full throttle.
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise
and vibration. The cutting line will lastlonger
and will be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
cutting.
Tostop engine:
SRelease the throttle trigger.
SMove the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
The cutting head advances line automati-
cally. Do not tap head on the ground to ad-
vance line. This m ay break parts and cause
cutting head to malfunction.
Upon unit start up, the line will advance auto-
matically to the correct cutting path length.
Always keep the shield in place when the tool
is being operated.
WARNING: Useonly .080” (2mm)
diameter round line. Other sizes and
shapes of line will not advance properly and
will result in improper cutting head functionor