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agein otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in ski n color or texture, or
loss of feeling in thefingers, hands , or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
ical attention. Ananti--vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of thes e prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the c ondi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Thisunit i s equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments ofCalif ornia 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 witha spark arresting screen. If you
operatei n aloc ale where such regulations ex-
ist, you are legally responsible f ormaintai ning
theoperati ng condition ofthese parts. Failure
to do so is a violation ofthe 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 serv iced or replaced by your autho-
rized service dealer.
ASSEMBLYCARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the following
list:
SPowerhead
SBrushcutter attachment
SBlade shield screws (4)
SCupped washer
SLarge nut for installing blades
SHex wrench
SMetal shield
SPlastic shield
SShoulder strap with warning
S4--point weed blade
STrimmer head (assembled on unit)
SHandlebar (assembled on unit)
SWing nut (screwed onto shield)
SContainer of oil
WARNING: Alwaysstop unit and di s-
connect spark plug before performing any as -
sembly procedures.
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit isproperly
assembled and all fasteners are s ecure.
Examine parts for damage. Donot use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter t o rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue onmuffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
TOOLS REQUIRED
SHex wrench (provided)
SAdjustable wrench
INSTALLINGBRUSHCUTTER
ATTACHMENT
CAUTION: When installing brushcutter at-
tachment, place the unit on a flat surfac e for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the k nob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Shipping
protector
2. Remove shipping protector fromcoupler.
3. Remove the tube cap from the brushcutter
attachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release buttonof attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5. Pusht he attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snapsinto the
primary hole.
6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curelyby turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Tube
Locking/
Release
Button
Lower
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. Allattachments are desi gned
to be used in the primary hole.
For optional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-
ment instruction manual.
ADJUST AND SECURE THE HAN-
DLEBAR
DANGER: Toavoid serious injury, the
barrier portion of the handlebar must be ad-
justed and remaini nstalled as shownto provide
a barrier between operator and the spinning
blade. The handlebar clamp must be positioned
between the arrows on the handlebar decal.