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Make sure your trimmer is in safe working condition by keeping the following guidelines in mind every time you
use your trimmer.
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Keep trimmer in good operating condition and keep all guards and shields in place. DO NOT operate this
trimmer if any of the shields and guards are missing.
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Check all fasteners for secure fit to keep equipment in safe working order. Make adjustments as necessary.
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To reduce fire hazards, keep engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
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DO NOT operate trimmer with a damaged or missing muffler. DO NOT tamper with exhaust system; this may
cause a fire hazard.
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DO NOT operate engine if air cleaner or the cover over the carburetor air intake is missing. Removal of these
parts could create a fire hazard.
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Before cleaning, making adjustments or repairing the trimmer, STOP engine, disconnect spark plug wire and
allow engine to cool.
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Handle gasoline with care. DO NOT smoke or use open flame near gasoline. Use only approved gasoline
containers. Never fuel or run trimmer in poorly ventilated areas, such as a garage or utility building.
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Always replace fuel tank cap. Be sure to clean up any spilled gasoline.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine; severe injury or damage may result.
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Never store mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Always allow engine to cool before storing.
Trimmer Maintenance
WARNING – ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG
WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICE.
NEVER ADD GASOLINE TO A HOT ENGINE – ALLOW ENGINE TO
COOL BEFORE ADDING GASOLINE.
Thumb wheel
Engine
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Refer to the engine service manual provided with this unit.
Belts
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Occasionally check the belts for wear. A worn belt should be replaced.
Belt Adjustment
During the first few hours of operation all belts go through a “break-in period” after which
the belts may need to be adjusted using the following instructions. Indications that the belts
need to be adjusted include:
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Loss of power at the trimming head causing the head to spin unusually slow or stop.
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Excessive wear on belt due to slipping.
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The belt that powers the transmission is designed to be under constant tension and
needs no further adjustment.
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The belts used to engage/disengage the trimmer head can be adjusted using the
following instructions:
1.
Locate the thumb wheel adjuster on the control cable
(see illustration)
.
2.
Release control bail to disengage trimmer head.
3.
Rotate thumb wheel a few turns counterclockwise
(from normal operating position).
4.
Re-engage trimmer head.
5.
If trimmer head has not returned to normal operation, repeat steps 2-4.
Important!
Do not over tighten cable adjuster. This may cause the cable to break.
Excessive force should NOT be required to fully engage control bail.
