Ifthe unit s till d oesn't start, refer tothe
TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE orcall
1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING
THE COUPLER
This model is equipped with a coupler
which enables
optional attachments
to
be installed.
The optional attachments
are:
Edger .................
358.792403
Cultivator
..............
358.792410
Blower
................
358.792421
Brushcutter
............
358.792443
Pruner
................
358.792450
&WARNING:
Always stop unit
and disconnect
spark plug before re-
moving
or installing
attachments.
REMOVING
TRIMMER
ATTACH-
MENT (OR OTHER OPTIONAL
AT-
TACHMENTS)
CAUTION:
When removing or instal-
ling attachments,
place the unit on a
flat surface for stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the
knob counterclockwise.
Upper Shaft
Coupler
Lower
\
Attachment
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Knob
2.
Press and hold the locking/release
button.
Locking/Release
Button
/
Lower Attachment
Upper Shaft
3. While securely holding the engine
and upper shaft, pull the attach-
ment straight out of the coupler.
INSTALLING
OPTIONAL
ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the at-
tachment
(if present).
2.
Position locking/release
button of
attachment
into guide recess of
coupler.
3.
Push the attachment
into the cou-
pler until the locking/release
button
snaps into the primary hole.
4.
Before using the unit, tighten the
knob securely
by turning clock-
wise.
Coupler
Primary
Hole
Guide Recess
Upper
Locking/
Attachment
Shaft
Release
Button
A
_WARNING:
Make sure the lock-
ing/release
button is locked in the pri-
mary hole and the knob is securely
tightened
before operating
the unit.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended
that the engine
not be operated
for longer than 1
minute at full throttle.
OPERATING
POSITION
ALWAYS
WEAR:
._=_
_
EyeProtection
Long Pa n_,_
Cut only from your left to your right,
_WARNING:
Always wear eye
protection. Never lean over the trimmer
head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or
be thrown into eyes and face and
cause blindness or other serious injury.
When operating
unit, stand as shown
and check for the following:
• Wear eye protection
and heavy
clothing.
• Hold trigger handle with right hand
and assist handle with left hand.
• Keep unit below waist level.
• Cut only from your left to your right to
ensure debris is thrown away from
you. Without bending over, keep line
near and parallel to the ground and
not crowded into material being cut.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed
than necessary. The cutting line will cut
efficiently when the engine is run at less
than full throttle. At lower speeds, there
is less engine noise and vibration.
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