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screen. Ifyou operate
inalocale where such
regulations
exist, you a re l egally
responsible
for
maintaining
the operating
condition
ofthese
parts. Failure
todo so isaviolation
ofthe law.
For n ormal homeowner
use, the muffler
and
CARTON
CONTENTS
spark arresting screen wilt not require any ser-
vice. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that
your mLrffler be serviced or replaced by your au-
thorized service dealer.
Check
carton contents
against
the following
list:
• Powerhead
• Lower attachment
(with trimmer
head
installed)
Cupped washer
Large nut for installing
blades
Hex wrench
Handlebar
Bracket
cover
Bracket
cover screws
(2)
Metal blade shield
Blade shield screws
(4)
4-point
weed blade
Plastic shield
Wing nut (screwed
onto plastic shield)
Shoulder
strap with warning
Container
of oil
WAR
NIN G:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug before performing
any as-
sembly
procedures.
_WARNING:
If received
assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled
and all fasteners
are secure.
Examine
parts for damage.
De net 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.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
• Hex wrench
(provided)
• Adjustable
wrench
• Phillips screwdriver
INSTALLING
BRUSHCUTTER
ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:
When installing
brushcutter
at-
tachment,
place the unit on a flat surface
for
stability.
1.
Loosen
the coupler
by turning
the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
LOOSEN
Shipping
protector
Knob
TIGHTEN
2.
Remove
shipping protector
from coupler,
3.
Remove the shaft cap from the brushcutter
attachment
(if present).
4.
Position locking/release
button of attach-
ment into guide recess
of coupler.
5.
Push the attachment
intothe coupIer 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
Guide Recess
Locking/
Upper
Release
Lower
Shaft
Attachment
Button
w_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 other-
wise stated in the applicable
attachment
in-
struction
manual. Using the wrong hole could
lead to serious
injury or damage
to the unit.
Secondary
Hole
Locking/Release
Button in Primary
Hole
For
optional
attachments,
see
the
AS-
SEMBLY
section
of the applicable
attach-
ment instruction
manual.
ATTACHING
THE
HANDLEBAR
DANGER:
To avoid serious injury, the
barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed
as shown to provide a barrier between operator
and the spinning blade.
1.
Locate the decal on the handlebar.
This
decal
includes
an
arrow.
Position
the
handlebar
with the mounting
bracket
at
the end of the arrow.
2.
Position the bracket
cover over the han-
dlebar. Again make sure the handlebar
is
at the end of the arrow.
3.
Insert screws
and hand tighten
only. Be
sure the handlebar
is installed correctly;
then, tighten
each screw
securely
with
the hex wrench.
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