9
GB
8
GB
• USING
A BRUSH
BLADE
SCYTHING
Scything may be used with a brush blade for light brush
and undergrowth. It is not recommended for tough growth.
BINDING
Top heavy growth such as saplings and heavy brush can
bind and stop the blade. Avoid binding by anticipating
which way the growth will lean, and cut from the opposite
side.
If the blade binds in a cut stop the engine immediately.
Hold the unit up to prevent the blade from cracking or
breaking while pushing the sapling away from the cut to
free the blade.
AVOID KICKOUT
Kickout is the reaction of a moving blade if it contacts a
strong tree, brush or a solid object. The force that occurs
violently pushes the blade away in an arc. Kickout could
cause loss of control resulting in injury to the operator or
bystanders.
DO NOT USE A BLADE NEAR A CHAIN LINK FENCE,
METAL STAKES, LANDSCAPE BORDERS OR BUILD-
ING FOUNDATIONS.
The Talon blade guard is designed to reduce the risk of
kickout by providing stops to brace the unit against the
object being cut.
Place the sapling against the stop (A) so the rotation of
the blade continually draws it into the stop (A) (Fig. 11).
This provides greater control for the operator.
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REPLACING TRIMMING LINE
1.
Turn the knob (A) CLOCKWISE and remove it (Fig.
12A).
2.
Remove the spool (C), and spring (D) from spindle
(E)
3.
Remove any remaining trimming line.
4.
Double a 32' (9.8m) length of 2.5mm trimming line.
Place the looped center in one of the slots (G) of the
spool divider (Fig. 12B).
5.
Wind as shown in illustration (Fig. 12C), keeping ten-
sion, with each half separated by the spool divider.
Wind to within 6" (15cm) of the ends.
6.
Lock each end of line into a slot (H) on opposite sides
of the spool (Fig. 12D).
7.
Install the spring (D) over the spindle (E). Insert each
end of the line through an eyelet (J) in the housing (F)
(Fig. 12E).
8.
Lower the spool into the housing (F) while feeding the
line through the eyelets (J). Ensure the spring seats
itself into the spool (Fig. 12E).
9.
Once the spool is in place, apply pressure on the
spool compressing the spring. Pull each end of the
line (K) sharply to unlock the line from the slots (Fig.
12F).
10. Continue to apply pressure to the spool until the knob
can be threaded COUNTER CLOCKWISE onto the
spindle. Tighten the knob securely by hand only (Fig.
12G).
11. Trim the excess line to approximately 5" (13cm). This
will minimize load on engine during starting and
warm-up (Fig. 12H).
Fig. 10
CAUTION: Do not use weed blades to cut
brush or tree saplings.
Fig. 11
A
A
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
A. KNOB
B. TRIMMING LINE
C. SPOOL
D. SPRING
E. SPINDLE
F. HOUSING
G. DIVIDER SLOTS
H. SLOTS
J. EYELETS
A
B
C
B
G
D
E
F
J
Fig. 12A
Fig. 12C
Fig. 12B
G
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AIR FILTER
To Clean Air Filter:
1. Press down on tab (A) holding air filter cover in place,
remove cover (B) and lift filter (C) from air box . (Fig.
13)
2. Wash filter in soap and water. DO NOT USE GASO-
LINE!
3. Air dry filter.
4. Reinstall filter.
NOTE: Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or unable to
be cleaned.
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FUEL CAP / FUEL FILTER
NOTE: Keep vent (A) on fuel cap clean of debris
(Fig.14A).
1.
Lift fuel line and filter (B) out of tank. A steel wire (C)
with a hook or a paper clip works well (Fig. 14B).
2.
Pull off with a twisting motion (Fig. 14C).
3.
Replace fuel filter (D).
NOTE: Never operate the trimmer without the fuel filter.
Internal engine damage could result!
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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for optimum per-
formance. If further adjustments are necessary, please
take your unit to the nearest Authorized Service Center.
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SPARK PLUG
1. Spark plug gap = .025" (.635mm) (Fig. 15).
2. Torque to 105 to 130 inch pounds (12 to 15 N•m).
Connect spark plug boot.
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DEBRIS SHIELD KNIFE SHARPENING
1. Remove cutter knife (A) from debris shield (B) (Fig. 16).
2. Place knife in a bench vise. Sharpen knife using a flat
file, being careful to maintain the angle of cutting
edge. File in one direction only.
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STORING A UNIT
1. Perform all the general maintenance recommended in
the Maintenance Section of your User Manual.
2. Clean exterior of engine, drive shaft assembly, debris
shield and linehead.
3. Drain fuel from the fuel tank.
4. After fuel is drained, start engine.
5. Run engine at idle until unit stops. This will purge the
carburetor of fuel.
6. Allow engine to cool (approx. 5 minutes).
7. Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug.
8. Pour 1 teaspoon of clean 2-cycle oil into the
combustion chamber. Pull starter rope slowly several
times to coat internal components. Replace spark plug.
9. Store unit in a cool, dry place away from any source of
ignition such as an oil burner, water heater, etc.
Fig. 12E
Fig. 12D
Fig. 12F
Fig. 12G
Fig. 12H
5” (13mm)
J
E
F
D
J
K
K
H
H
Fig. 13
C
A
B
CAUTION: Remove fuel from unit and store
in approved container before starting this
procedure. Open fuel cap slowly to release
any pressure which may have formed in fuel
tank.
Fig. 14A
Fig. 14B
Fig. 14C
A
C
B
D
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
.025” (.635mm)
A
B
WARNING: Failure to follow these steps may
cause varnish to form in the carburetor and
difficult starting or permanent damage follow-
ing storage.
CAUTION: NEVER operate trimmer without
the air filter. The air filter must be kept clean.
If it becomes damaged, install a new filter.
