MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

CLEANING

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it.

Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and solvents such as kerosene, can damage plastic housing or handle. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.

STORAGE

•Never store the unit with fuel in the tank where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

•Allow the engine to cool before storing.

•Lock up the unit to prevent unauthorized use or damage.

•Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area.

•Store the unit out of the reach of children.

LONG TERM STORAGE

1.Drain all gasoline from the gas tank into a container. Do not use gas that has been stored for more than 60 days. Dispose of the old gasoline in accordance to Federal, State, and Local regulations.

2.Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This ensures that all gasoline has been drained from the carburetor.

3.Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and put 1 oz. (30 ml) of high quality motor oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil. Reinstall the spark plug.

NOTE: Remove the spark plug and drain all of the oil from the cylinder before attempting to start the trimmer after storage.

4.Change the oil, referring to Changing the Oil. Dispose of the old oil in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

5.Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect for any loose or damaged parts. Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts. The unit is ready for storage.

TRANSPORTING

•Allow the engine to cool before transporting.

•Secure the unit while transporting.

•Drain the gas tank before transporting.

•Tighten gas cap before transporting.

ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS

4-Cycle Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181786

Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180852

Spark Arrestor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180890

Replacement Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180120

Replacement Line Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147345

Inner Reel Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610636

Outer Spool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 683301

Inner Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147495

Bump Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180814

Shoulder Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .682075

For a full list of replacement parts, refer to the parts list located at the inside back cover of this manual.

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