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operatei n a locale where such regulations ex-
ist, you are legally responsible f ormaintai ning
theoperati ng condition ofthese 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 t hat your
mufflerbe s erviced or replaced by your autho-
rized service dealer.
ASSEMBLYCARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents for the following:
Sbrushcutter
Sblade shield screws (4)
Scupped washer
Slarge nut for installing blade
Slong hex wrench
Smetal shield
Splastic shield
Sshoulder strap with warning
Sweed blade
Strimmer head (assembled on unit)
Shandlebar (assembled on unit)
Scontainer of oil
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normalf orthe f uel filter to rattle in the empty
fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
duet o carburetoradjustments and t esting done
by the manufacturer.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Alwaysstop unit and di s-
connect spark plug before performing anyas-
sembly procedures.
WARNING: Make sure your unit is
properly assembled and all fasteners are se-
cure.
TOOLS REQUIRED
SHex wrench (provided)
SAdjustable wrench
SPhillips screwdriver
ADJUST AND SECURE THE HAN-
DLEBAR
DANGER: During blade usage, the
barrier portion of the handlebar must be ad-
justed and remain installed asshown to pro-
vide a barrier between operator and the spin-
ning blade. The handlebar clamp m ustbe
positioned between t he arrows on the handle-
bar decal.
SLift handlebar to upright posi tion.
Handlebar
SRotate handlebar/clamp counterclockwise
toward engine until clamp falls into groove
of clamp base.
Handlebar
Handlebar
Clamp
Clamp
Knob
Clamp
Base
SPlace the handlebar in a c omfortable oper-
ating position.
SRetighten handlebar by turning clamp knob
clockwise until handlebar is secure and sta-
tionary in clamp base (clamp knob can not
be overtightened).
ASSEMBLYOF SHOULDER STRAP
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap
and handlebar adjustments before starting the
engine are required.
STry on shoulder strap and adjust for fit and
balance before starting the engine or begin-
ning a cutting operation.
SInsert your right arm and head through the
shoulder strap and allow it to rest on your
left shoulder. Make sure the danger sign is
on your back and the hook is to the right
side of your waist.
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoulder
strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the shoul-
der.
SAdjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 6 inches below the waist .
SFasten the strap hook to the clamp located
between the trigger handle and the handle-
bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper-
ating position.
CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT
You can configure your unit using a cutting
head for grass and light weeds, or a weed
blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up
to1/2 i nch in diameter. Toassemble your unit,
goto the section for the desired configurati on
and follow the instructions.