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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.
NOTE:
If the button does not release completely in
the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into
place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button
is locked into place. If needed, turn the trimmer head
which will aid in the insertion of the shaft.
■ Tighten the knob securely.
INSTALLING LOWER HANDLEBAR
See Figure 3.
■ Remove two handlebar knobs and two bolts from the
hardware bag.
■ Place the lower handle bar into the openings on the
trimmer power head/wheel assembly as shown.
NOTE:
Do not allow throttle cable to become pinched
when installing the handlebar.
■ Insert the bolts through the holes in the handlebar and
frame.
■ Install the lower handlebar knobs and tighten securely.
INSTALLING UPPER HANDLE BAR
See Figure 4.
■ Remove two handle bar knobs and bolts from the
hardware bag.
■ Position upper handlebar onto lower handlebar. Make
sure the throttle cable and throttle trigger are on the
right side as shown.
■ Insert bolt through plastic clip, then through holes.
NOTE:
Do not allow throttle cable to become pinched
when installing the handlebar.
■ Align the holes in the clip, the upper handlebar and
lower handlebar.
■ Install bolt as shown.
■ Thread handlebar knob onto bolt and tighten securely.
Repeat with other side.
ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR
See Figure 5.
WARNING
The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp.
Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact
can result in serious personal injury.
■ Remove the wing screw from the grass deflector.
■ Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the slot on
the grass deflector.
■ Align the screw hole in the mounting bracket with the
screw hole in the grass deflector.
■ Insert the wing screw through the mounting bracket
and into the grass deflector.
■ Tighten the screw securely.
INSTALLING LINE IN PRO CUT STRING HEAD
See Figure 6.
Use monofilament 2.7 mm (diameter) line. Use quality
monofilament replacement line for best performance.
■ Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
■ Gather two of the pre-cut lengths of trimmer line
provided or cut two pieces of trimmer line in 25.4 cm
lengths.
■ Insert the lines into the load slots located on the sides
of the string head. Line should be pushed in until
approximately 2 cm protrudes from the holes on the
top of the string head.
■ Remove old line by pulling it from the holes located on
the top of the string head.
WARNING
Do not remove screws or disassemble string head.
If head is opened, compression springs could fly out
toward operator and result in serious injury.
INSTALLING LINE CARRIER
See Figure 7.
The line carrier snaps onto the upper handlebar on the
side opposite the throttle cable and is used to hold pre-cut
pieces of trimmer line.
NOTE:
Do not install the carrier where it could interfere
with the throttle cable or where it could cover any of the
warning icons or labels.
To install line, remove top cap, insert line into carrier, and
replace cap. To remove line for use, pull from open area
on front of carrier.
OPERATION
FUEL AND REFUELLING
Handling the fuel safely
■ Always handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
■ Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapours.
■ Do not let petrol or lubricant come in contact with your
skin.
■ Keep petrol and lubricant away from the eyes. If petrol
or lubricant comes in contact with the eyes, wash
them immediately with clean water. If irritation is still
