equipped
with a spark arresting
screen. Ifyou
operate
in alocale where such regulations
ex-
ist, y ou a re legally responsible
for m aintaining
the operating
condition
ofthese
parts. Failure
todo so isaviolation
ofthe law. F or n ormal
homeowner
use, the muffler
and s park arrest-
ing screen will not require any s ervice. After
50hours ofuse, werecommend
that your
muffler
be serviced
or replaced
by your autho-
rized service dealer.
CARTON
CONTENTS
Chock carton contents
against
the following
list:
Brushcutter
Cupped
washer
Large nut for i nstalling
blades
Hex w rench
Handlebar
Bracket
cover
Bracket
cover screws (2)
Metal blade shield
Blade shield screws (4)
4-point weed blade
Plastic shield
Wing nut (screwed
onto plastic shield)
Shouider
strap with w arning
Container
of o il
WAR NIN G:Always
stop u nit and d is-
connect
spark plug b efore performing
any a s-
sembly procedures.
R2_WAI-{I_III_I_:
Ifreceived
assembled,
repeat all steps toensure
your unit is properly
assembled
and a ll f asteners
are secure.
Examh_e
parts for d amage.
Do not u se d am-
aged parts.
NOTE: ifyou need assistance
orfind p arts
missing
ordamaged,
call 1-800-554-6723.
Itisnormal for t he fuel filter torattle i nthe
empty fuel tank.
Fh_ding
fuel or oil residue
on muffler
isnormal
due tocarburetor
adjustments
and testing
done by the manufacturer.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
• Hex wrench
(provided)
• Adjustable
wrench
• Phillips screwdriver
ATTACHING
THE
HANDLEBAR
_, DANGER:
To avoid serious injury, the
barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed
as shown to provide a barrier between operator
and the spinning blade.
1.
Locate the decal on the handlebar.
This
decal
includes
an
arrow.
Position
the
handlebar
with the mounting
bracket
at
the end of the arrow.
2.
Position the bracket
cover over the han-
dlebar. Again make sure the handlebar
is
at the end of the arrow.
3.
Insert screws
and hand tighten
only. Be
sure the handlebar
is installed
correctly;
then,
tighten
each screw
securely
with
the hex wrench.
--..
Handlebar
Ji'_
Screw
.
L._--
__Cover
Mounting
J_
Bracket
"_
ASSEMBLY
OF SHOULDER
STRAP
_,WARNING:
Proper
shoulder
strap
and handlebar
adjustments
must
be made
with
the engine
completely
stopped
before
using unit.
1.
Insert your right arm and head through
the shoulder
strap and allow it to rest on
your left shoulder.
Make sure the danger
sign is on your back and the hook is tothe
right side of your waist.
NOTE:
A one-half twist is built in the shoul-
der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the
shoulder.
2.
Adjust the strap, allowing
the hook to be
about 6 inches
(15 cm) below the waist.
3.
Fasten the strap hook to the clamp located
between the trigger handle and the handle-
bar clamp base and lift the tool to the oper-
ating position.
4.
Try on shoulder
strap and adjust
for fit
and baiance before starting
the engine or
beginning
a cutting operation.
NOTE:
It may be necessary
to relocate
the
shoulder
strap clamp on the shaft for proper
balancing
of unit.
TO
RELOCATE
SHOULDER
STRAP
CLAMP:
1.
Loosen
and remove both clamp screws.
2.
Place
the upper
shoulder
strap clamp
over the shaft.
3.
Position
the lower shoulder
strap clamp
under the shaft and align the upper and
lower clamp screw holes.
Upper Shoulder
Clamp
Lower Shoulder
J
Strap Clamp
Screws