Choke lever |
Trigger 
Primer Bulb |
Muffler
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT WARNING: The trimmer head will turn
while starting the engine. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
COLD ENGINE STARTING OR STARTING AFTER REFUELING
SSet unit on a flat surface.
SSlowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
SMove choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi- tion.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.
SPull starter rope handle sharply 6 times. S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion.
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6 pulls, until engine runs.
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
SMove choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs. S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow instructions in STARTING A COLD EN-
GINE.
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REPLACING THE LINE
SPush and hold the engine stop switch in the
stop/off position until the unit has fully stopped.
SDisconnect the spark plug lead wire.
SRemove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
ton.
SClean entire surface of hub and spool.
SReplace with a
wire, rope, string, etc., which can break off and become a dangerous missile.
SInsert ends of the line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small hole on the inside of spool.
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S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows found on the spool.
SPush the line into the notches, leaving 3 to 5
inches (7
SInsert the line into the the exit holes in the hub as shown in the illustration.
SAlign the notches with the line exit hole.
SPush spool into hub until it snaps into place. S Pull the line extending outside of the hub to
release it from the notch.
Cut from your right to your left.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut- ting head lightly on the ground while engine is running at full speed. A metal blade attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length.
TWIST-N-EDGE
SPull the tab toward the engine.
STwist the tube to the edging position; release the tab.
We recommend all service and adjustments not listed in this manual be performed by an Authorized Service Dealer.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
Your carburetor is equipped with limiter caps. Carburetor adjustment is a complicated task. We recommend that you take your unit to an Authorized Service Dealer. Damage will oc- cur if you turn the needles beyond the limiter stops.
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