d_I_WAI-(I_III_I_:
If received
assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled
and all fasteners
are secure.
Examh_e parts for damage.
Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE:
If you need assistance
or find parts
missing
or damaged,
call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal
for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Fh_ding fuel or oil residue
on muffler is normal
due to carburetor
adjustments
and testing
done by the manufacturer.
INSTALLING
TRIMMER
ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
When installh_g trimmer attach-
ment. place the unit on a flat surface for stabil-
ity.
1.
Loosen
the coupler
by turning
the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Shipping
protector
Knob
TIGHTEN
2.
Remove shipping
protector
from coupler.
3.
Remove
the shaft cap from the trimmer
attachment
(if present).
4.
Position locking/release
button of attach-
ment into guide recess
of coupler.
5.
Push the attachment
into the coupler
until
the locking/release
button snaps into the
primary hole.
6.
Before using the unit. tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
couple r
Primary
Hole
Guide Recess
41]kW/.._HNINL_,
Make sure the locking/
release
button
is locked
in the primary hole
and the knob is securely
tightened
before op-
erating the unit. All attachments
are designed
to be used in the primary
hole.
For
optional
attachments,
see
the
AS-
SEMBLY
section
of the applicable
attach-
ment instruction
manual.
ATTACHING
SHIELD
,_ WARNING:
The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-
tor 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.
Remove
wing nut from shield,
2.
Insert bracket
into slot as shown,
3.
Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
4.
Securely
tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Wing Nut
Bracket
Shield
PIVOT
ADJUSTING
THE
HANDLE
_L, WARNING:
When adjusting the assist
handle, be sure itremains above the safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft,
1.
Loosen wing nut on handle.
2.
Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position;
retighten
wing nut,
Upper
Locking/
Attachment
Shaft
Release
Button