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3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
under the upper shaft and align the upper
and lower clamp screw holes.
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
Screws
Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp
POWERHEAD
END
ATTACHMENT
END
4. Insert two screws into the screw holes.
5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-
ing screws with a hex wrench.
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
WARNING:
When adjusting the as-
sist handle, be sure it remains between the
coupler and the
lower arrow (closest to
coupler) on the safety label to ensure proper
balancing of unit. When adjusting the assist
handle or handlebar during use of optional at-
tachments, it must be repositioned between
the throttle trigger and the
upper arrow
(closest to engine) on the safety label.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING SHIELD (FOR LINE
TRIMMER ATTACHMENT)
WARNING:
The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial protec-
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper
orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIM-
MER illustration in OPERATION section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Wing
Nut
Bracket
Line Limiter Blade
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR PRUNER
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Primer
Bulb
Assist Handle
Starter Handle
Throttle Trigger
Choke Lever
Shaft
Muffler
ON/OFF Switch
Coupler
Pruner
Chain
Bar
Bar oil fill cap
Bar nut
Fuel mix
fill cap
Shoulder Strap Clamp
Attachment Hanger
Line Trimmer
Attachment
Shield
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.
PRIMER BULB
The PRIMER BULB removes air from the car-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer bulb
by pressing it and allowing it to return to its origi-
nal form.
