about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an the surfaces being swept and move the tool angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the from side to side.
ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. Sweeping This technique increases line wear.
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reach. In the mowing position, keep the line | only the tip of the line to make contact. Do not |
parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the | force trimmer line into work area. |
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WARNING: Disconnect the spark | CLEAN AIR FILTER | |||
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform- | ||||
plug before performing maintenance except | ance and increases fuel consumption and | |||
for carburetor adjustments. | harmful emissions. Always clean after every | |||
CHECK FOR LOOSE | 5 hours of operation. | |||
FASTENERS AND PARTS | 1. | Clean the cover and the area around it to | ||
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S Spark Plug Boot |
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S Air Filter |
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2. | Remove parts as illustrated. | |||
S Housing Screws | ||||
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or | ||||
S Assist Handle Screws | ||||
producing harmful evaporative emissions, do | ||||
S Debris Shield | ||||
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable | ||||
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR | ||||
solvent. | ||||
WORN PARTS | 3. | Wash the filter in soap and water. | ||
Contact an authorized service dealer for re- | 4. | Allow filter to dry. | ||
placement of damaged or worn parts. | 5. | Add a few drops of oil to the filter; squeeze | ||
S ON/STOP Switch |
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switch functions properly by pushing and | 6. | Replace parts. | ||
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INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND | |||||||||||||
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure | |||||||||||||
LABELS | |||||||||||||
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set | |||||||||||||
S | After each use, inspect complete unit for | ||||||||||||
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch. Ignition timing is | |||||||||||||
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