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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING POSITION
Eye
Protection
Heavy Long
Pants
Heavy
Shoes
ALWAYS USE:
Cut from your right to your left.
NOTE:
Keep left and right hands on grips
during operation of unit as shown above to
avoid covering air intake holes located on un-
derside of upper handle.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protec-
tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.
Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into
eyes and face and cause blindness or other
serious injury.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than
necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently
when the engine is run at less than full throttle.
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and
vibration.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
To stop engine:
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Release the throttle trigger.
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Move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
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Spark Plug Boot
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Air Filter
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Housing Screws
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Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
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ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch
functions properly by moving the switch to
the OFF position. Make sure engine stops;
then restart engine and continue.
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Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
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Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
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After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and
labels using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN THE AIR INTAKE SCREEN
The air intake screen allows air to circulate to
keep the engine functioning properly and pre-
vents debris from entering the engine.
Air intake screen
WARNING:
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top your unit before at-
tempting to clean the intake screen. DO NOT
USE GARDEN HOSE OR PRESSURE
WASHER TO CLEAN THIS UNIT!
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Clean the intake screen periodically with a
nylon brush.
CLEAN THE AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine perfor-
mance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean with engine
stopped. Clean filter after every 5 hours of op-
eration.
1. Clean the air filter cover and the area
around the cover to prevent dirt from falling
into the carburetor chamber when the cov-
er is removed.
2. Remove parts as illustrated. It is not nec-
essary to remove the air filter hose from
the air filter cover.
NOTE:
If the air filter hose becomes unat-
tached from the cover or lower handle during
cleaning, reattach before attempting to restart
the engine or operate the unit.
Air Filter Cover
Air
Filter
Screws
Air Filter
Hose
NOTE:
Do not clean filter in gasoline or oth-
er flammable solvent to avoid creating a fire
hazard or producing harmful evaporative
emissions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Add 10 -- 15 drops of oil to the filter;
squeeze the filter to distribute oil.
NOTE:
FILTER MUST BE OILED!
6. Replace parts.
