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English(Original instructions)
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The design of the trimmer provides for easy handling. It is
designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in
different positions and at different angles.
GRASS DEFLECTOR
The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect
you from flying debris.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
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Carefully remove the product and any accessories
from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the
packing list are included.
NOTE:
Be careful not to bend the throttle cable when
unpacking.
WARNING
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing
List are already assembled to your product when you
unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the
product by the manufacturer and require customer
installation. Use of a product that may have been
improperly assembled could result in serious personal
injury.
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Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
■
Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.
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If any parts are damaged or missing, please call your
service centre for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Trimmer power head/wheel assembly
Pro cut string head/shaft/grass deflector assembly
Handle assembly
Hardware bag:
- Operator's manual
- Figure sheet
- Bottle of 2 stroke oil
- 2.7 mm lines (18 pcs)
- Line carrier
- Knob (4 pcs)
- Bolt (4 pcs)
- Clip (2 pcs)
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this product.
Any such alteration or modification is considered as
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark
plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.
WARNING
Be certain all knobs are fully tightened before operating
equipment; check them periodically for tightness during
use to avoid serious personal injury.
INSTALLING THE PRO CUT STRING HEAD/SHAFT/
GRASS DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY TO THE TRIMMER
POWER HEAD/WHEEL ASSEMBLY
See figure 2.
WARNING
Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while
the engine is running or cutting head is moving. Failure
to stop the engine and cutting head can cause serious
personal injury.
The Pro Cut string head/shaft/grass deflector assembly
connects to the trimmer power head/wheel assembly by
means of a coupler device.
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Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head
shaft and remove the end cap from the String head/
shaft/grass deflector assembly.
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Push in the button located on the string head shaft.
Align the button with the guide recess on the power
head coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate
the string head shaft until the button locks into the
positioning hole.