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Operator’s Manual

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S t a r t i n g

2-Cycle Gasoline Trimmer

YM20CS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For service call

1-800-800-7310

in the United States, or

1-800-668-1238

in Canada to obtain a list of authorized

service dealers near you. For more details about your unit, visit
our website at

www.yardman.com

DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF
OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY
SERVICE.

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE U.S.
PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period
should be performed only by an authorized and approved
service dealer.

All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual
are based on the latest product information available at the
time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any
time without notice.

WARNING:

When using the unit, you must follow

the safety rules. Please read these instructions
before operating the unit in order to ensure the
safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please
keep these instructions for later use.

SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE

NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of
California, Maine, Oregon and Washington.

All U.S. Forest

Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442
and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain
internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or
grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor,
maintained in effective working order, or the engine be
constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of
fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations
pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these
requirements could subject you to liability or a fine.

This unit is

factory equipped with a spark arrestor

. If it requires

replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE DEALER to install the

Accessory Part #753-05169 Spark Arrestor Kit.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

P/N 769-02890

(01/07)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Service Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Rules for Safe Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Know Your Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Assembly Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operating Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Maintenance and Repair Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Cleaning and Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting Chart  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Warranty Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Parts List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E18

WARNING

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS

CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO

CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER

REPRODUCTIVE HARM.