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CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect the area before
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
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Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing
and sweeping. Do not use for edging, prun-
ing or hedge trimming.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
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Keep all parts of your body away from muf-
fler and spinning line. Keep engine below
waist level. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
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Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on
left side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator.
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Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
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Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
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Empty fuel tank before storing or transport-
ing the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor
by starting engine and letting it run until it
stops.
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Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally
cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube.
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Store the unit out of the reach of children
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessel dam-
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Make sure unit is proper-
ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING:
When adjusting the han-
dle, be sure it remains between the throttle
trigger and the safety label. Assist handle
must be positioned only below the arrow.
1. Loosen handle by turning T--handle/
screw counterclockwise.
2. Rotate the handle on the tube to an up-
right position.
3. Adjust handle to a comfortable position
between the throttle trigger and the safety
label on the tube.
4. Retighten handle by turning T--handle/
screw clockwise.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING:
The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others and is equipped with
a line limiter which cuts excess line. The line
limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
1. Remove nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
4. Reinstall nut and tighten securely with
wrench (provided).
Slot
Shield
Nut
Bracket
Line Limiter Blade
