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CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area before
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
SUseonly for trimming, scalping, mowing,edg-
ing and sweeping. Do not use for pruning or
hedge trimming.
SKeep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
SKeepal l parts ofyour body away from muffler
and spinning line. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
SCutfrom your right to your left. Cutting on left
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 this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
SAllow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-
ing or transporting in vehicle.
SEmpty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
portingthe unit. Use up fuel left in the carbure-
torby starting the engine and lettingit rununtil
it stops.
SStore unit and fuel in area where fuelvapors
cannotreach sparks or open flames from wa-
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc.
SStoreunit so line limiterblade cannot acciden-
tallycause injury. The unit canbe hung by the
tube.
SStore unit out of reach of children.
SAFETYNOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhas been linked to blood vessel dam-
agein otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in ski n color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
ical attention. An anti--vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of thes e prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments ofCalif ornia 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
equipped witha spark arresting screen. If you
operatei n aloc ale where such regulations ex-
ist, you are legally responsible f ormaintai ning
theoperati ng condition ofthese parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. F or normal
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend t hat your
mufflerbe serv iced or replaced by your autho-
rized service dealer.
ASSEMBLYWARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are s ecure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter t o rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
ATTACHINGTHE ASSIST HANDLE
NOTE: Besure to at tach the assist handleto
the unit before attaching the shield.
1. Assem ble handle to the unit as shown;
make sure bottom of handle is seated in
the groove in the trigger housing.
Groove
NOTE: Knob must be assembled on the
right hand side of the unit as shown in the il-
lustration.
2. Make sure the bolt i sseat ed in the hex--
shaped hole in the handle.
3. P ivot the handle to a comfortable position.
4. Tighten knob securely.
ATTACHINGSHIELD
WARNING: Theshield must be prop-
erlyinstall ed.The shiel dprovides partial protec-
tion fromt herisk of thrown objects to the opera-
torand others and is equipped with a line li miter
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.