7
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Lower
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
Secondary Hole
For optionalattachments, see the ASSEMBLY
section 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 orientation of shield, see KNOW
YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION
section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield until bolt pas ses through hole in
bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
WingN ut
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. Loos en wing nut on handle.
2. Rotat e the handle on the shaft to anup-
right position; retighten wing nut.
OPERATIONKNOW YOUR UNIT
READTHIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the loca tion ofthe v arious controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future ref erence.
Line Limiter
Blade
PrimerBulb
AssistHandle
Throttle Trigger
Start
Lever
Spark
Plug
Shield
Trimmer
Head Shaft
Muffler
ON/OFFSwitch
Coupler
Starter handle