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CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Ins pect the area before
each use. Remove objects (r ocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
byor become entangled in line. Har d objects
candamage the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
SUse only for trimming, scalping, mowing and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach.
SKeepall par ts of your body away from muffler
and spinning line. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns .
SCut from your left to your right. Cutting on
right side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.
SUse only in daylight or good artificial light.
SUse only for jobs explained in t his manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
SAllow engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
SEmpty the fuel tank before storing or
transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the
carburetor by starting the engine and letting it
run until it stops.
SStore unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open flames from
water heaters, electric motors or switches,
furnaces, etc.
SStore unit so line limiter blade cannot
accidentally cause injury. The unit can be
hung by the shaft.
SStore unit out of reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline power ed
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in c old weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, los s of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the
use of this tool and seek medical att ention. An
anti--vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper-
atepower tool s on a continual and regular bas is
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the conditionof this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the r equire-
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 arresting 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.
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 themanufactur er.
ATTACHINGTHE ASSIST HANDLE
WARNING: When attaching the as sist
handle,be sure it remains above the safety label
and below the arrow on the shaft.
1. Place unit on a flat surface.
2. Loosen and remove wing nut and bolt
from assist handle.
3. Firmly push the assist handle over the
shaft.
4. Reinstall bolt in handle. Thread wing nut
onto bolt. Tighten securely.
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 orientation of shield, see KNOW
YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION
section.
1. Remove wing nut from s hield.
2. Insert bracket into s lot as shown.
3. Pivot shield until bolt pass es through hole in
bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Wing Nut
Bracket
Slot
Shield
Gearbox