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ASSEMBLYWARNING: 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.
INSTALLINGTRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION: When installing trimmer attach-
ment,place the unit on a flat s urface 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 trimmer at-
tachment (if present).
4. Positionlocking/release button of attach-
ment intoguide r ecess of coupler.
5. Pushthe attachment into the c oupler until
theloc king/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob s e-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make s ure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
andthe knob is s ecurely tightened before op-
erating the unit. All attachments are designed
tobe us ed in the primary hole unless o therwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual.Us ing the wrong hole could le ad to seri-
ous injury or damage to the unit.
Locking/Release
Buttonin Primary Hole
For assembly of optional attachments (see
liston page 11), refer to the ASSEMBLY sec-
tion of the applicable attachment instruction
manual.
ATTACHINGTHE SHIELD
WARNING : The shield must be prop-
erlyinstalled. The s hieldprovides partial protec-
tionfr omt heris k of thrown objects to the opera-
tora nd others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper
orientationof shield, s eeK NOW YOUR TRIM-
MER illustration in OPERATION section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivotshield until bolt p asses through hole in
bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Wingnut
Bracket
Slot
Shield Gearbox
ADJUSTINGTHE HANDLE
WARNING : Whenadjustingthe han-
dle,be s ure it remains above the safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosenwing nut on handle.
2. Rotatethe handle on the s haftto an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.