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screen.Ifyouoperateinalocalewheresuch
regulations exist, you are legally respons ible for
maintaining the operating condition of these
parts. Failure to do so is a violation of the law.
For normal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting screen will not require any s er-
vice. Af ter 50 hours of use, we rec ommend that
yourmuffler be s erviced or replaced by your au-
thorized service dealer.
ASSEMBLYCARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the following
list:
SPowerhead
SLower attachment (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 the manufacturer.
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.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Shipping
protector
2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the brushcutter
attachment(if present).
4. Position locking/release button of attach-
mentinto guide rec ess of coupler.
5. Push the attachment into the coupler until
thelock ing/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Before using t he unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by 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 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
Button in Primary Hole
Secondary Hole
For optional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-
ment instruction manual.
ATTACHINGTHE HANDLEBAR
DANGER: Toavoid s erious injury, the
barrierportion of the handlebar mus t be installed
as shown to provide a barrier between operator
and the spinning blade.
1. Locate the decal on the handlebar. This
decal includes an arrow. Position the
handlebar with the mounting bracket at
theend of the ar row.
2. Position the bracket cov er over the han-
dlebar.Again make sure the handlebar is
at theend of the arr ow.
3. Insert screws and hand tighten only. Be
sure the handlebar is installed correctly;
then, tighten each screw securely with
thehex wrench.