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If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATINGTHE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler which
enables optional attachm ents to be installed.
The optional attachments are: MODEL:
Edger SNE31......................
Cultivator SNT31...................
Blower SNB31.....................
WARNING: Alwaysstop unit and di s-
connect spark plug bef ore removing or ins tal-
ling attachments.
REMOVING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL
ATTACHMENTS)
CAUTION: When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the k nob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Tube
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler Upper Tube
Lower Attachment
3. While securely holding the engine and
upper tube, pull the attachment straight
out of the coupler.
INSTALLINGOPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the tube cap from the attach-
ment (if present).
2. Position locking/release buttonof attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
3. Pusht he attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snapsinto the
primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, t ighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Tube Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit.
OPERATINGPOSITION
Boots
Heavy,
Long Pants
Eye Protection
ALWAYSWEAR:
Cut from your left to your right.
Hearing
Protection
When operating unit, c lip shoulder strap onto
clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol-
lowing:
SWear eye protection and heavy clothing.
SExtend your left arm and hold handlebar
grip with your left hand.
SHold throttle grip with your right hand with
finger on throttle trigger.
SKeep unit below waist level.
SKeep shoulder strap pad centered on your
left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back.
SMaintain full weight of tool on your l eft
shoulder.
SWithout bending over, keep the blade or
trimmer head near and parallel to the
ground and not crowded into material being
cut.
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD
WARNING: Alwayswear eye protec-
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks
or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes
and face and cause blindness or other serious
injury.
Beforet rimming, bring engine to a speed suffi-
cient to cut material to be trimmed.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than
necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently
when the engine is run at less than full throttle.
At lowerspeeds, t hereis lessengine noise and
vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will
be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
cutting.
Tostop engine:
SRelease the throttle trigger.
SMove the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
Thetrimmer line will advanc e approximately 2
in. (5c m)each time t he bottom of the trimmer
head is tapped on the ground with the engine
running at full throttle.