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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.
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
When installing trimmer attach-
ment, place the unit on a flat surface for stabil-
ity.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Shipping
protector
TIGHTEN
2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer at-
tachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Locking/
Upper
Release
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. All attachments are designed
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri-
ous injury or damage to the unit.
ASSEMBLY
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For optional attachments, see the ASSEMBLY
section of the applicable attachment instruction
manual.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING:
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
LOOSEN
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
Knob
bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Guide Recess
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING:
dle, be sure it remains above the safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
Lower
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
Attachment
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.
7
Secondary Hole
The shield must be prop-
Wing Nut
Bracket
Gearbox
When adjusting the han-
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