REMOVING LINE TRIMMER
ATTACHMENT OR OTHER
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
CAUTION: When removing or installing at- tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for stability.
1.Loosen the coupler by turning the knob counterclockwise.
Upper Shaft
Coupler
3.Push hanger onto the attachment until the locking/release button snaps into the hole.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye Protection
Lower Attachment
LOOSEN
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
TIGHTEN Knob
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release Button
Coupler | Upper Shaft |
Attachment
3.While securely holding the motor hous- ing and upper shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH- MENTS
1.Remove the shaft cap from the attach- ment (if present).
2.Position locking/release button of at- tachment into guide recess of coupler.
3.Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the primary hole.
4.Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Upper Locking/Release Attachment
Shaft Button
WARNING: Make sure the locking/ release button is locked in the primary hole and the knob is securely tightened before op- erating the unit.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1.Remove the shaft cap from the attach- ment (if present) and discard.
2.Press and hold the locking/release button.
Cut from your right to your left.
WARNING: Always wear eye protec- tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury.
When operating unit, stand as shown and check for the following:
SWear eye protection and heavy clothing. S Hold trigger handle with right hand and as-
sist handle with left hand.
S Keep unit below waist level.
S Cut from your right to your left to ensure de- bris is thrown away from you. Without bend- ing over, keep line near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the trim- mer head is tapped on the ground with the en- gine running at full throttle. The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter. Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being operated.
To advance line:
SOperate the engine/motor at full throttle.
SHold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area.
STap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time. Approximately 2
inches (5 cm) of line will be advanced with each tap.
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or as- phalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer head. If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or less, more than one tap will be required to ob- tain the most efficient line length.
WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad- vance properly and can cause serious injury. Do not use other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cutting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury.
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