ASSEMBLY
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.
TOOLS REQUIRED
SHex wrench (provided)
INSTALLING PRUNER ATTACH- MENT
CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability.
1.Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.
Coupler
LOOSEN
Secondary Hole
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For optional attachments, see the AS- SEMBLY section of the applicable attach- ment instruction manual.
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap adjustments must be made with the engine completely stopped before using unit.
1. | Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit |
| and balance before starting the engine or |
| beginning a cutting operation. |
2. | Insert your right arm and head through |
| the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on |
| your left shoulder. Make sure the danger |
Shipping protector
TIGHTEN
Knob
sign is centered on your back and the |
hook is to the right side of your waist. |
NOTE: A
3. | Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be |
| about 3 |
| waist. |
4. | Fasten the strap hook to the clamp lo- |
2.Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3.Remove the shaft cap from the pruner at- tachment (if present).
4.Position locking/release button of attach- ment into guide recess of coupler.
5.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.
6.Before using the unit, tighten the knob se- curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
cated between the throttle handle and the |
assist handle and lift the tool to the oper- |
ating position. |
NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper balancing of unit.
TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP:
1.Loosen and remove both clamp screws.
2.Place the upper shoulder strap clamp over the upper shaft.
3.Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the upper shaft and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes.
Upper Locking/ Attachment
Shaft Release
Button
WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit. All attachments are designed to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise stated in the applicable attachment instruction manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri- ous injury or damage to the unit.
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
POWERHEAD
END
Lower Shoulder | ATTACHMENT | |
END | ||
Strap Clamp | ||
| Screws |
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