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SPECIALNOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting 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 a spark arres ting screen. Ifyou
operatein a locale where suc h regulations ex-
ist,you are legally responsible for maintaining
theoperating condition of these parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowneruse, the muffler and s park arrest-
ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
mufflerbe serviced or replac ed by your autho-
rized service dealer.
ASSEMBLYCARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents againstthe following list:
SPowerhead
SAttachment (with trimmer head installed)
SCupped washer
SLarge nut for installing blades
SHex wrench
SHandlebar
SBracket cover
SBracket cover screws (2)
SMetalblade s hield
SBlade shield screws (4)
S4--pointweed blade
SPlastic shield
SWingnut ( screwed onto plastic shield)
SShoulder strap with warning
SContainer of oil
WARNING: Alway s stop unit and dis-
connectspark plug before performing any as-
sembly procedures.
WARNING: If rec eived assembled,
repeatall steps to ensure your unit is pr operly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
agedpar ts.
NOTE: If you need assistance 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 is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
doneby themanufacturer.
TOOLS REQUIRED
SHex wrench (provided)
SAdjustable wrench
SPhillips screwdriver
INSTALLINGBRUSHCUTTER
ATTACHMENT
CAUTION: Whenins talling brushcutter at-
tachment, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Shipping
protector
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Removeshipping protector from coupler.
3. Removethe shaft cap from the brushcutter
attachment(if present).
4. Positionlocking/release button of attach-
mentinto guide rec ess of coupler.
5. Pushthe attachment into the coupler until
thelock ing/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler PrimaryHole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING : Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
andthe knob is s ecurely tightened before op-
eratingthe unit. All attachments are designed
to be used in the primary hole unless other-
wise stated in the applicable attachment in-
struction manual. Using the wrong hole could
lead to serious injury or damage to the unit.
Locking/Release
Buttonin Primary Hole