Line exit holes
\
Line in Notch
f
Line in Notch
Hub
5.
Wind the line evenly and tightly
onto the
spool. Wind in the direction
of the arrows
found on the spool.
6.
Push the lines into the notches,
leaving 3
to 5 inches (7 - 12 cm) unwound.
7.
Insert the lines into the the exit holes in
the hub as shown in the illustration.
8.
Align the notches with the line exit holes.
9.
Push
spool
into hub until it snaps
into
place.
10. Pull the tines extending outside of the hub
to release the lines from the notches.
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
Keep others away when
maMng idle speed adjustments,
The trimmer
head or any optional attachment
will be spin-
ning during most of this procedure,
Wear your
protective
equipment
and observe
all safety
precautions.
After making
adjustments,
the
trimmer
head
or any
optional
attachment
must not move/spin
at idle speed.
The carburetor
has been carefully
set at the
factory. Adjustments
may be necessary
if you
notice any of the following
conditions:
• Engine
will not
idle when
the throttle
is
released.
• The
trimmer
head
or
any
optional
attachment
moves/spins
at idle.
Make adjustments
with the unit supported
so
the cutting
attachment
is off the ground
and
will not make contact
with any object.
Hold
the unit by hand while running and making ad-
justments.
Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment
and muffler.
Idle Speed
Adjustment
Allow engine to idte. Adjust speed until engine
runs without trimmer
head or any optional at-
tachment
moving or spinning
(idle too fast) or
engine stalling
(idle speed too slow).
• Turn
idle
speed
screw
clockwise
to
increase
engine
speed
if engine
stalls or
dies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise
to
decrease
engine speed
if trimmer
head or
any optional attachment
moves or spins at
idle.
,_ WARNING:
Recheck
the idle speed
after each adjustment.
The trimmer
head or
any optional
attachment
must not move
or
spin at idle speed to avoid serious injury to the
operator
or others.
Air Filter
__
Cover
Idle Speed
Screw
if you require further assistance
or are unsure
about performing
this procedure,
contact
an
authorized
service
dealer
or
call
1-800-554-6723.
_W/-_I'iNIN_:
Perform
the following
steps after each use:
• Allow engine to cool before storing or trans-
porting,
• Store unit and fuel in dwell
ventilated
area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks
or
open flames
from water
heaters,
electric
motors or switches,
furnaces,
etc.
• Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally
cause injury.
• Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL
STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at end of season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of time:
• Clean
the
entire
unit
before
lengthy
storage.
• Store in a clean dry area.
• Lightly oil external
metal surfaces.
FUEL
SYSTEM
Under
FUELING
ENGINE
in the OPERA-
TION section of this manual, see message
la-
beled iMPORTANT
regarding
the use of ga-
sohol in your engine.
Fuel stabilizer
is an acceptable
alternative
in
minimizing
the formation
of fuel gum deposits
during storage.
Add stabilizer
to the gasoline
in the fuel tank or fuel storage container.
Fol-
low the mix instructions
found on stabilizer
container.
Run engine at least 5 minutes after
adding stabilizer.
HELPFUL
TIP
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During storage of your gaa/
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oilmixture,
theoilwillsepa:
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rate from the gas.
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We recommend
that
you
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the gas can weekly
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to insure proper blending of
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the gas and oil.
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