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ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
Read these instructions and this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new trimmer.
IMPORTANT:
This trimmer is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the
engine.
Your new trimmer has been as sem bled
at the factory with the exception of those
parts left unassembled for shipping
purposes. All parts such as nuts, wash-
ers, bolts, etc., nec es sary to complete the
as sem bly have been placed in the parts
bag. To ensure safe and proper operation
of your trimmer, all parts and hard ware
you assemble must be tightened securely.
Use the correct tools as necessary to
ensure proper tightness.
When right hand (RH) or left hand (LH) is
mentioned in this man ual, it means when
you are in the operating po si tion (stand ing
be hind the handle).
TO REMOVE TRIMMER FROM
CAR TON
1. Remove loose parts included with trim-
mer.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down fl at.
3. Remove all packing materials.
4. Roll trimmer out of carton and check
carton thor ough ly for additional loose
parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRIMMER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT
: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
1. Loosen handle knob enough to allow
upper handle to be unfolded from the
shipping position.
2. Raise upper handle section into place
on lower handle and tighten handle
knob.
3. Remove handle padding holding trim-
mer head control bar to upper handle.
Your trimmer handle can be adjusted for
your trimming comfort. Refer to “ADJUST
HANDLE” in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
Loose Parts Packed Separately
Bottle of oil
Trimmer Lines
(2) Sets
(0.155 diameter
x 18.75 inches long)
LIFT UP
Lower
handle
Upper handle
Handle
knob
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MODEL NUMBER 126T02-1377-B1
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
601
187
190
1059
443
445
968
425
966
613
81
883
300
188
202
209
365
972
957
163
11A
967
976
668
621
222
676
677
276
118
97
975
133
134
617
130
633
163
276
137
104
276
108
633A
125
141
127
117
994
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