ATTACHING SHIELD
CAUTION:
The shield must be properly
installed. The shield provides partial protection
from the risk of thrown objects to the operator
and others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper
orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIM-
MER illustration in OPERATION section.
1. Insert bracket into slot.
2. Pivot shield until shield and bracket holes
are aligned.
3. Insert bolt through shield and bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Bracket
Wing
nut
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Trimmer
head
ON/STOP SWITCH
The ON/STOP switch is used to stop engine. To
stop the engine, push and release the engine
ON/STOP switch.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
Slot
Bolt
Shield
OPERATION
Assist handle
Coupler
Shaft
Start lever
Shield
ATTACHING THE ASSIST HANDLE
CAUTION:
When attaching the assist han-
dle, be sure it remains between the arrows on
the shaft.
1. Position the handle between the 2 arrows
on the shaft.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position.
3. Fit the screw and wing nut.
4. Tighten wing nut.
Wing nut
Shaft
ON/STOP
switch
Throttle trigger
Spark plug
Primer bulb
its original form.
START LEVER
The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the
engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting
system by moving the start lever to the START
position.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.
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Handle
Bolt
Starter handle
Muffler