OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DECORATIVE TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc.
Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 19).
OPERATING THE FLAIL HEAD
Your unit can be equipped with a Flail Head that is better suited for use on thick grass and weeds (Fig. 20).
Fig. 19
WARNING: The cutting attachment shield must be installed when operating either the cutting attachment or flail head.
Fig. 20
Before operating the unit with the Flail Head stand in the operating position (Figs. 20). Refer to Holding the Trimmer, Pg. 14.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, do not use the flail head assembly for decorative trimming or cutting brush.
Flail Head Operating Tips:
To establish a rhythmic cutting procedure:
•Plant feet firmly, comfortably apart.
•Bring the engine to full throttle before entering the material to be cut. The blade has maximum cutting power at full throttle and is less likely to bind, stall, or cause blade thrust, which can result in serious per- sonal injury to the operator or others.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to an authorized service dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never do maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always do maintenance and repairs on a cool unit. Disconnect spark plug wire to ensure the unit will not start.
FREQUENCY | MAINTENANCE REQUIRED | REFER TO: |
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Before Starting Engine | Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture. | Page 12 |
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Every 10 Hours | Clean and | Page 18 |
Every 50 Hours
Check spark plug condition and gap.
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