REMOVE THE CUTTING BLADE AND INSTALL THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT

 

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,

Clockwise

 

always wear gloves while handling or installing

 

 

the blade.

 

 

 

 

STARTING / STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide

Remove the Cutting Blade

1.

Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and

 

insert the locking rod into the bushing hole (Fig. 8).

2.

Hold the locking rod in place by grasping it next to the boom

 

of the unit (Fig. 14).

3.

While holding the locking rod, loosen the nut on the blade by

 

turning it clockwise with a 13 mm closed-end or socket

 

wrench (Fig. 14).

4.

Remove the nut, blade retainer and blade. Store the nut and

 

blade together for future use in a secure place. Store out of

Fig. 14

Cutting

Attachment

exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 19). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.

To avoid serious personal injury, ensure any Add-On being used is installed correctly and secure before starting the unit.

children’s reach.

Install the Cutting Attachment

5.Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the shaft bushing hole (Fig. 8). Place the blade retainer on the output shaft with the flat surface against the output shaft bushing (Fig. 15). Screw the cutting attachment counterclockwise onto the output shaft. Tighten securely.

NOTE: The blade retainer must be installed on the output shaft in the position shown for the cutting attachment to work correctly.

6.Remove the locking rod.

Blade

Retainer

Output Shaft

Bushing

Locking

Rod

Fig. 15

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.

NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Stop Control is in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 17).

2.Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,

slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 18). If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.

3.

Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 18).

4.

Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 19), squeeze the

 

throttle lock-out and throttle control, and pull the

Start/On ( I )

Stop/Off (O)

Throttle

 

Lock-Out

 

 

Throttle

 

Control

 

Fig. 17

7.Install the cutting attachment shield. Refer to Remove and Install the Cutting Attachment Shield.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, the cutting attachment shield MUST be in place at all times while operating the unit as a trimmer.

OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION

 

starter rope 5 times in a controlled and steady motion.

5.

Place the blue choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 18).

6.

While squeezing the throttle lock-out and throttle

control, pull the starter rope in a controlled and steady motion until the engine starts.

7.Keep the throttle lock-out and throttle control squeezed and allow the engine to warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.

NOTE: Engine may take longer to warm up and reach maximum operating speed at colder temperatures.

Blue Choke

Lever

Primer Bulb

OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: For proper engine operation and maximum reliability, pay strict attention to the oil and fuel mixing instructions on the 2-cycle oil container. Using improperly mixed fuel can severely damage the engine.

Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture.

Definition of Blended Fuels

Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol, or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate. It forms acids when stored. When using alcohol-blended fuel, use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old).

Using Blended Fuels

+

UNLEADED GAS

2 CYCLE OIL

1 GALLON US

3.2 FL. OZ.

(3.8 LITERS)

(95 ml)

 

 

1 LITER

25 ml

MIXING RATIO - 40:1

NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine accelerates without hesitation.

8.Once the engine is warmed up, place the blue choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 18). The unit is ready for use.

IF... the engine hesitates, return the blue choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 18) and continue warm-up.

IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 2.

IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the blue choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope 3 to 8 times in a controlled and steady motion. The engine should start. If not, repeat.

IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, make sure the On/Off Stop control is in the ON position and start the unit with the blue choke lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the blue choke lever to Position 3.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Release your finger from the throttle control. Allow the

engine to cool down by idling.

 

Fig. 18

Trimmer

Starting

Position

Equipped With

 

Spring Assist

 

Starting ™

 

Throttle Control

If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoidable, follow recommended precautions:

• Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in your operator's manual

•

Always agitate the fuel mix before fueling the unit

•

Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit

2. Press and hold On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position

until engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 17).

Fig. 19

Using Fuel Additives

The bottle of 2-cycle oil that came with your unit contains a fuel additive which will help inhibit corrosion

and minimize the formation of gum deposits. It is recommended that you use our 2-cycle oil with this unit.

If unavailable, use a good 2-cycle oil designed for air-cooled engines along with a fuel additive, such as

STA-BIL® Gas Stabilizer or an equivalent. Add 0.8 oz. (23 ml.) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according

to the instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit's fuel tank.

Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a

40:1 fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel tank. See the table below for specific gas and

oil mixing ratios.

NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed with one 3.2 oz. (95 ml.) bottle of 2-cycle oil

makes a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio.

NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the area.

FUELING THE UNIT

WARNING: Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated outdoor area. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately. Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilt fuel. Do not start the engine until fuel vapors dissipate.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

HOLDING THE TRIMMER

WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.

Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 20). Check for the following:

• The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing

• With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s hand is holding the shaft grip

• The operator’s left arm is straight, the left hand holding the D- handle

• The unit is at waist level

• The cutting attachment is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the grass without the need to bend over

ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH

The Bump Head™ cutting attachment allows you to release trimming line without stopping the engine. To release more line, lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground (Fig. 21) while operating the trimmer at high speed.

1.Remove the fuel cap.

WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.

2.Place the gas container’s spout into the fill hole on the fuel

tank (Fig. 16) and fill the tank. NOTE: Do not overfill the tank.

3.Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.

4.Reinstall the fuel cap.

5.Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fueling source and site before starting the engine.

NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel mixture in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations.

Fuel Can Spout

Fuel Tank

Fig. 16

NOTE: Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release

becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter.

 

Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm) of trimming

 

line releases. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the

 

line to the proper length if any excess line is released.

Fig. 20

For best results, tap the bump knob on bare ground or hard soil. If

 

you attempt a line release in tall grass, the engine may stall.

 

Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release

 

becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter.

 

NOTE: Do not rest the Bump Head™ on the ground while the unit

 

is running.

 

Some line breakage will occur from:

 

• Entanglement with foreign matter

 

• Normal line fatigue

 

• Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds

 

• Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts

 

TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS

 

Fig. 21

 

 

 

CAUTION: Do not remove or alter the line cutting blade assembly. Excessive line length will make the clutch overheat. This may lead to serious personal injury or damage to the unit.

•Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground.

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