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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.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require by law that
many
internal
combustion
engines
be
equipped with a spark arresting screen. If you
operate in a locale where such regulations ex-
ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining
the operating condition of these parts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho-
rized service dealer.
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the following
list:
S
Powerhead
S
Brushcutter attachment
S
Blade shield screws (4)
S
Cupped washer
S
Large nut for installing blades
S
Hex wrench
S
Metal shield
S
Plastic shield
S
Shoulder strap with warning
S
4--point weed blade
S
Trimmer head (assembled on unit)
S
Handlebar (assembled on unit)
S
Wing nut (screwed onto shield)
S
Container of oil
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug before performing any as-
sembly procedures.
WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE:
If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
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.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S
Hex wrench (provided)
S
Adjustable wrench
INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER
ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:
When installing brushcutter at-
tachment, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1.
Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Shipping
protector
2.
Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3.
Remove the tube cap from the brushcutter
attachment (if present).
4.
Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5.
Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6.
Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Tube
Locking/
Release
Button
Lower
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. All attachments are designed
to be used in the primary hole.
For optional
attachments,
see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-
ment instruction manual.
ADJUST AND SECURE THE HAN-
DLEBAR
DANGER:
To avoid serious injury, the
barrier portion of the handlebar must be ad-
justed and remain installed as shown to provide
a barrier between operator and the spinning
blade. The handlebar clamp must be positioned
between the arrows on the handlebar decal.
