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WARNING: In order to prevent ac-
ci den tal starting when setting up, trans-
port ing, ad just ing or making repairs,
always dis con nect spark plug wire and
place wire where it can not contact spark
plug.
CAUTION: Muffl er and other engine
parts become extremely hot during
operation and remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid severe burns on
contact, stay away from these areas.
ASSEMBLY
Read these instructions and this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new trimmer.
IMPORTANT: This trimmer is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the
engine.
Your new trimmer has been as sem bled
at the factory with the exception of those
parts left unassembled for shipping
purposes. All parts such as nuts, wash-
ers, bolts, etc., nec es sary to complete the
as sem bly have been placed in the parts
bag. To ensure safe and proper operation
of your trimmer, all parts and hard ware
you assemble must be tightened securely.
Use the correct tools as necessary to
ensure proper tightness.
Loose Parts Packed Separately
Trimmer Lines
(2) Sets
(0.130 dia. x 16.75" long)
Bottle of oil
(0.155 dia. x 18.75" long)
TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM
CAR TON
1. Remove loose parts included with trim-
mer.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down fl at.
3. Remove all packing materials.
4. Roll trimmer out of carton and check
carton thor ough ly for additional loose
parts.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle com po -
nents contain or emit chem i cals known to
the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and
birth defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRIMMER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
1. Loosen handle knobs enough to allow
upper handle to be unfolded from the
shipping position.
2. Raise upper handle section into place
on lower handle and tighten handle
knob.
3. Remove handle padding holding trim-
mer head control bar to upper handle.
22" MODELS ONLY: Your trimmer handle
can be adjusted for your trimming com-
fort. Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
Upper handle
LIFT UP
Handle
knob
Lower
handle
4
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to a qualifi ed service center.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Does not start
1. Dirty air fi lter.
2. Out of fuel.
3. Stale fuel.
4. Water in fuel.
5. Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Throttle control lever not
in correct position
(if equipped).
Loss of power
1. Dirty air fi lter.
2. Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under trimmer.
3. Too much oil in engine.
4. Walking speed too fast.
Excessive
1. Lines uneven or broken.
Vibration
2. Loose nuts or bolts.
3. Damaged trimmer head.
Starter rope
1. Bent engine crankshaft.
hard to pull
Loss of
1. Belt not driving.
head drive
Hard to push
1. Handle height position not
right for you.
Poor trimming
1. Trimmer line length is
performance
too short.
2. Throttle control lever not
in correct position
(if equipped).
Trimmer head
1. Trimmer line not
does not
properly installed.
retain line
2. Broken line retainer clip.
3. Incorrect size of
trimmer line.
CORRECTION
1. Clean/replace air fi lter.
2. Fill fuel tank.
3. Empty fuel tank and refi ll
with fresh, clean gasoline.
4. Empty fuel tank and refi ll
with fresh, clean gasoline.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Move throttle lever to FAST
position.
1. Clean/replace air fi lter.
2. Clean underside of trimmer
and trimmer head.
3. Check oil level.
4. Trim at slower walking
speed.
1. Check trimmer lines.
2. Check all hardware,
including engine bolts.
3. Check/repair trimmer head.
1. Contact a qualifi ed
service center.
1. Put belt on pulleys or
replace belt if broken.
1. Adjust handle height
to suit.
1. If line is worn or broken to
half of original length,
replace line.
2. Move throttle lever to FAST
position.
1. Follow instructions in
Maintenance section.
2. Replace string carrier plate
assembly.
3. Use correct diameter
trimmer line.
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