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1. POWER HEAD - Factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and starter.
2. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is
prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
3. STOP SWITCH - "Slide Switch" mounted on top of the throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN,
BACK to STOP.
4. FRONT HANDLE - The front handle can be repositioned for comfortable operation by loosening the screws and
moving the handle.
5. DEBRIS SHIELD/FLAP - Mounted over the cutting attachment. Helps protect operator by deflecting debris pro-
duced during the edging operation.
6. BLADE - Rotates to provide cutting action.
7. WHEEL - Adjustable up/down, sets depth of blade.
8. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft.
9. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. When accelerating, press trigger gradually for
best operating technique.
10. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
11. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
12. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise
and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep
exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
13. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
14. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull recoil handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. DO NOT let
handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
15. FUEL TANK CAP - Cover and seals fuel tank.
16. CHOKE - The choke control is located on the air filter case. Move lever to "COLD START" (
) to close choke for
cold starting. Move lever to "RUN" (
) position to open choke.
17. AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY - Contains replaceable felt element.
18. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carbure-
tor for starting. Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an
additional 4 or 5 times.