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Positioning
Tunnel
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6,
Pull the line and make sure
the line is against the hub and
extended fully through the
positioning
tunnels.
Line against
the hub
Positioning
Tunnel
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To adjust idle speed:
Allow engine to idle. Adjust speed until
engine runs without trimmer head or
blade 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 counterclock-
wise to decrease
engine speed if
trimmer head or blade moves or
spins at idle.
_,WARNING:
Recheck the idle
speed after each adjustment.
The
trimmer head or blade must not move
or spin at idle speed to avoid serious
injury to th_
3erator or others.
Idle Speed
Screw
7. Correctly installed line will be the
same length on both ends
BLADE
REPLACEMENT
Refer to the ASSEMBLY section for
blade replacement
instructions
and
illustrations.
CARBURETOR
IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
_ILWARNING:
Keep others away
when making idle speed adjustments.
The trimmer head or blade will be
spinning
during most of this proce-
dure. Wear your protective
equipment
and observe
all safety precautions.
After making adjustments,
the trimmer
head or blade 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 fol-
lowing conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throttle is
released.
• The trimmer head or blade moves/
spins at idle.
Make adjustments
with the unit sup-
ported 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 adjust-
ments.
Keep all parts of your body
away from the cutting attachment
and
muffler.
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Air Filter
Cover
If you require further assistance
or are
unsure about performing
this proce-
dure, contact your Sears Service Cen-
ter or call our customer assistance
help line at 1-800-235-5878.
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