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REMOVING LINE TRIMMER
ATTACHMENT OR OTHER
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
CAUTION:
When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Upper Shaft
Lower
Attachment
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Attachment
3. While securely holding the motor hous-
ing and upper shaft, pull the attachment
straight out of the coupler.
INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACH-
MENTS
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present).
2. Position locking/release button of at-
tachment into guide recess of coupler.
3. Push the attachment into the coupler
until the locking/release button snaps
into the primary hole.
4. Before using the unit, tighten the knob
securely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING:
Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit.
INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
HANGER
An attachment hanger is provided for storage
when attachment is not in use.
To install hanger on attachment:
1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present) and discard.
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
3. Push hanger onto the attachment until
the locking/release button snaps into
the hole.
OPERATING POSITION
Eye Protection
Heavy Shoes
ALWAYS WEAR:
Cut from your right to your left.
Long Pants
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.
When operating unit, stand as shown and check
for the following:
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Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
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Hold trigger handle with right hand and as-
sist handle with left hand.
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Keep unit below waist level.
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Cut from your right to your left to ensure de-
bris is thrown away from you. Without bend-
ing over, keep line near and parallel to the
ground and not crowded into material being
cut.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
The trimmer line will advance approximately 2
inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the trim-
mer head is tapped on the ground with the en-
gine running at full throttle. The most efficient line
length is the maximum length allowed by the line
limiter. Always keep the shield in place when the
tool is being operated.
To advance line:
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Operate the engine/motor at full throttle.
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Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above
the grassy area.
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Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly
on the ground one time. Approximately 2
inches (5 cm) of line will be advanced with
each tap.
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area.
Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or as-
phalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer
head. If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm)
or less, more than one tap will be required to ob-
tain the most efficient line length.
WARNING:
Use only 0.080” (2 mm)
diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-
vance properly and can cause serious injury.
Do not use other materials such as wire,
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during
cutting and become a dangerous missile that
can cause serious injury.
