Tableof Contents ................................. 2
Safety Rules & Symbol Definition ....2,3
Warranty .............................................. 3
Index .................................................... 4
Assembly ............................................. 5
Operation .......................................... 6-8
Maintenance................................... 9-10
Service& Adjustments.......................10
Storage .............................................. 10
Troubleshooting............................ 1 1-12
Parts.............................................. 14-19
Spanish......................................... 20-3t
SYMBOL
DEFINITION:
A
@
O
Indicates Warning,
Danger, and Caution
Read all Safety, Operating
and Maintenance
Instructions.
Wear eye and hearing
protection
when operating
this equipment.
Keep all bystanders
at
least 50 feet (15m)
away.
of Ricochet
Danger
Q
o not install any type of
blade on this unit
OPERATION
• Do not allow
children
or untrained
individuals
to use this
unit.
• Use this trimmer
for cutting
weeds
and
grass only.
Do not use for any other
purpose.
• Never
start or run the engine
inside
a
closed
area;
breathing
exhaust
fumes
can kill.
° Clear the work area before
each use.
Remove
all objects
such as rocks,
broken
glass,
nails, wire, or string
which can be thrown
or become
entangled
in the stringhead.
° Product
users
on United
States
forest
service
land,
and In some
states,
must comply
with fire
prevention
regulations.
This product
is equipped
with
a
spark arrestor;
however,
other
user
requirements
may apply. Check
with
your Federal,
State,
or local authori-
ties.
° Follow
these
instructions
to reduce
the risk of injury:
° Wear full eye and hearing
protec-
tion while operating
this trimmer.
° Wear heavy long pants, shoes,
and
gloves.
. Keep all bystanders,
children,
and
pets at least 50 feet (15m)
away.
, Do not wear loose clothing,
or
jewelry.
° Secure
long hair so it is above
the
shoulder.
° Do not operate
this trimmer
when
you are tired, ill, or under the
influence
of alcohol,
drugs,
or
medication.
° Do not operate
in poor lighting.
° Keep firm footing
and balance.
Do
not overreach.
° Keep all parts of your body away
from the stringhead
and hot sur-
faces.
Keep stringhead
below waist
level.
• Always
stop engine
and remove
spark plug wire before
making
any
adjustments
or repairs
except
carburetor
adjustments.
MAINTENANCE
o Use only Manufacturer's
replacement
parts.
Failure
to do so may cause
poor
performance
and possible
injury, and
may void your warranty.
• Inspect
unit before
each use for loose
fasteners,
fuel leaks,
etc.
Replace
damaged
pads.
Replace
stringhead
if
cracked,
chipped,
or damaged
in any
way.
Be sure the stringhead
is
properly
installed
and securely
fastened.
Failure
to do so can cause
serious
injury.
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