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otherwise health y people. If symptoms oc cur
such as numbness, pain, los s of strength,
changein s kin color or texture, or loss of feeling
in the fingers, ha nds, or joints, di scontinue the
useof thistool and seek m edical attention. An
anti--vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of thes e problems. Users who oper-
atepower tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical conditi on
and the condition of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE: Thisunit is equipped
with a temperaturel imiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
mentsof 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
equippedwith asparkar restingscreen. If you
operateina locale wher esuch regulations ex-
ist,you are legally responsi ble formai ntaining
theoperating condition of these parts. Fail ure
todo so is aviolation of the law. For normal
homeowneruse, themuffler andspark arrest-
ingscreen will not require any servi ce. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
mufflerbe serviced orrepl acedby your autho-
rized service dealer.
ASSEMBLYCARTONCONTENTS
Check carton contents against the following
list:
SPowerhead
SLowerattac hment (with trimmer head
installed)
SCuppedwasher
SLargenut for installing blades
SHex wrench
SHandlebar
SBracket cover
SBracket cover screws (2)
SMetalblade shield
SBlades hield screws (4)
S4--pointweed blade
SPlastic shield
SWing nut (screwed onto plastic shield)
SShoulders trap with warning
SContainerof oil
WARNING: Alwaysstop unit and dis-
connectspark plug before performing any as-
sembly procedures.
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeatall steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
agedparts.
NOTE:If you need as sistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800- 554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Findingfuel or oil residue on muffler i s normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
doneby the manufactur er.
TOOLSREQUIRED
SHex wrench (provided)
SAdjustable wrench
SPhillips screwdriver
INSTALLINGBRUSHCUTTER
ATTACHMENT
CAUTION: Wheninstalling brushcutter at-
tachment, place the unit on aflat sur facefor
stability.
1. Loosenthe coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Shipping
protector
2. Removeshippingprotec tor from coupler.
3. Removet he shaft cap from the brush cutter
attachment(if present).
4. Positionlocking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5. Pushtheattachment intothe coupler until
thelocking/r elease button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Beforeusing the unit, ti ghtenthe knobse-
curelyby turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Lower
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
andthe knob is securely ti ghtenedbefor e op-
eratingthe unit. All attachments are designed
tobe used in the pri mary hole.
For optional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-
menti nstruction manual.
ATTACHINGTHE HANDLEBAR
DANGER: Toavoid serious i njury, the
barrierportion of the handl ebarm ust be installed
ass hown to provide a barrier between operator
and the spinning blade.
1. Locatethe decal on the handlebar. This
decal includes an arrow. Position the
handlebar with the mounting bracket at
theend of the arrow.