Maintenance, Cutting Tips, Starting and Stopping

OPERATION

NOTE: The line trimming cut-off blade on the grass deflector will cut the line to the correct length.

NOTE: If the line is worn too short you may not be able to advance the line by tapping it on the ground. If so, stop the engine and manually advance the line.

To advance the cutting line manually:

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

Push the knob in while pulling on line(s) to manually

advance the line.

NOTE: Dual Spool™ Fixed Line Adaptor line cannot be advanced. To replace the line, refer to Installing Line in Dual Spool™ Fixed Line String Head Insert later in this manual.

CUTTING TIPS

See Figures 16.

Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 15.)

Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area.

The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to left. The straight shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in illustration.

Use the tip of line to do the cutting; do not force string head into uncut grass.

Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear line rapidly.

Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the line.

GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF BLADE

See Figure 17.

The trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade on the grass deflector. For best cutting, advance line until it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance the line whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal,

or when trimming efficiency diminishes. This will maintain best performance and keep the line long enough to advance properly.

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figures 18 - 20.

Brushcutter should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.

To start a cold engine:

Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.

NOTE: After the 7th press, fuel should be visible in the primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until you see fuel in the bulb.

Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.

Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and pull starter handle sharply until engine attempts to run. Do not pull the starter handle more than four (4) times.

NOTE: Keep throttle trigger squeezed fully.

Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

Pull the starter grip until the engine runs. Do not pull the starter grip more than six (6) times.

NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the full choke position and repeat the steps that follow.

Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds, then set the choke lever to the RUN position.

To restart a warm engine:

Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.

Set the choke lever to the RUN position.

Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and pull the starter handle until the engine runs.

To stop the engine:

To stop the engine, release the throttle trigger and depress the STOP switch to the stop position “ ”.

IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PRODUCT:

Do not return this product to the retail store where it was purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department for any issues you may have.

For Help Call: 1-800-860-4050

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.