NOTE:
If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call customer support.
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
S Hex wrench (provided)
S Adjustable wrench
S 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
Shipping
protector
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 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
Upper
Shaft
WARNING:
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.
LOOSEN
Knob
TIGHTEN
Guide Recess
Locking/
Attachment
Release
Button
Make sure the locking/
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For assembly of optional attachments, refer
to the ASSEMBLY section of the applicable
attachment instruction manual.
ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR
DANGER:
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 arrows showing the direc-
tion toward the engine and the bracket
locator pin.
2. Position the bracket cover over the
handlebar. Make sure the hole in the
handlebar is positioned on the bracket
locator pin.
3. Insert screws and hand tighten only. Be
sure the handlebar is installed correctly;
then, tighten each screw securely with
the hex wrench.
Handlebar
Shoulder
Strap Clamp
Mounting
Bracket
ASSEMBLY OF SHOULDER STRAP
WARNING:
and handlebar adjustments must be made
with the engine completely stopped before
using unit.
1. Insert your right arm and head through
the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on
your left shoulder. Make sure the danger
sign is on your back and the hook is to the
right side of your waist.
NOTE:
A one-half twist is built in the shoul-
der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the
shoulder.
2. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 6 inches (15 cm) below the waist.
3. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located
between the throttle trigger and the handle-
bar mounting bracket and lift the tool to the
operating position.
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To avoid serious injury, the
Screw
Bracket
Cover
Bracket
Locator Pin
Proper shoulder strap