ASSEMBLY

WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.

Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank.

Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal due to carburetor adjustments and testing done by the manufacturer.

SHAFT ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: When assembling shaft, place the unit on a flat surface for stability.

1.Align grooves on upper and lower shafts.

Upper Shaft

Grooves

Lower Shaft

2.Push the two shafts together until the lower shaft is fully seated in the upper shaft (the shafts lock into place).

NOTE: If locking sleeve assembly will not tighten, the shafts are not fully seated.

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE

WARNING: When adjusting the assist handle, be sure it remains above the safety label and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.

1.Loosen wing nut on handle.

2.Rotate the handle on the shaft to an upright position; retighten wing nut.

ATTACHING SHIELD

WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protec- tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera- tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts excess line to the proper length. The line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is sharp and can cut you.

For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATION section.

1.Remove wing nut from shield.

2.Insert bracket into slot as shown.

3.Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket.

4.Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.

Shield

Bracket

Slot

3.Slide lower locking sleeve assembly over upper locking sleeve assembly and tight- en by turning clockwise.

Upper Locking

Sleeve Assembly

Lower Locking

Sleeve Assembly

Wing Nut

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Weed Eater 545186794, FL20C instruction manual Shaft Assembly, Adjusting the Handle, Attaching Shield

545186794, FL20C specifications

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