Removing Unit From Carton
Assemble The Unit
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2
Remove all contents from
Place shield onto mount
the carton.
bracket. Securely screw 2 shield
screws through holes on mount
bracket and into shield. Make
sure screws are tightened equally
so there is an equal gap between
bracket and shield on each side.
Assemble The Unit
40:1
1 Gallon
3.2 oz
4
5
Mix thoroughly in separate
Place unit on a level surface.
fuel can:
Fill fuel tank.
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle
engine oil
– 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline
NOTE: Do not mix directly in
fuel tank.
Starting The Unit
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Crouch in starting position.
SQUEEZE and HOLD
throttle for ALL further
steps.
Reloading the Line*
Outer
Bump
Spool
Knob
Inner
Spring
Reel
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2
Unscrew the bump knob
Remove the inner reel and
counterclockwise.
spring.
Reloading the Line
For replacement line, call 1–800-800-7310 or go to
an authorized service dealer.
For single line installation or replacement spool
installation instructions, refer to the Replacing the
Trimming Line section of this manual.
*This is to assist in the reloading of Splitline® only. These instructions
are NOT part of the fast assembly instructions. Line does not need to
be installed on the initial assembly and start-up.
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Hold the inner reel and outer
spool together. Firmly pull the
two line ends to release them
from the holding slots. Screw
the bump knob on clockwise.
Tighten the bump knob
securely.
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
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Min. 6"
3
Put handle on shaft. Move
handle a minimum 6 inches
away from shaft grip. Insert
bolt and tighten.
Starting The Unit
Primer
Choke Lever
Bulb
10 X
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7
Press primer bulb 10 times,
Move choke lever to
or until fuel is visible
Position 1.
Choke Lever
5 X
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Pull rope 5 times.
Move choke lever to
Position 2 and squeeze
throttle.
Top Hole
Bottom Hole
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4
Cut one 6-foot (1.8 m) length
Insert the end of one line into
of new 0.095" split line
the top hole and the end of
trimming line. Split each end
the other line into the bottom
about 6 inches (150 mm).
hole.
CALL 1–800-800-7310 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
2-Cycle Trimmer
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
Starter Rope
On/ Off Switch
D-Handle
Cutting Head Shield
Call 1-800-800-7310
Repeat the starting instructions.
IF engine fails to start after 2 attempts,
move choke lever to position 3 and pull
the starter rope until engine starts
IF unit still fails to start, refer to operator's
manual for additional starting and
Choke Lever
3-5 X
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Pull rope 3-5 times to start
Continue to squeeze
engine. Run unit for 30-60
throttle. Move choke lever
seconds to warm up.
to Position 3.
Holding Slots
Split Wall
5
6
Wind the line tightly in the
Insert the two 6-inch sections
direction shown on the inner
into the two .095 holding
reel. The split wall will divide
slots.
the line. Wind the line until it
is completely divided and
about 6 inches (150 mm) of
line remains.
BL160
Fuel Cap
Throttle Control
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Continue to squeeze
throttle. Run unit for an
additional 60 seconds to
complete warm-up. Unit
may be used during this
time.
Eyelets
7
Pass the two line ends
through the eyelets. Place the
spring inside the inner reel.
Insert the inner reel into the
outer spool. Push the inner
reel and outer spool together.
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