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Adjusting the Throttle Cable
1. Loosen the two 10 mm throttle cable
nuts at the fan cover as shown below.
Cable Adjuster Nuts
2. Adjust the throttle cable nuts until
you achieve a free play on the throttle
trigger of about 6 mm.
6 mm
Throttle Freeplay
IMPORTANT!
Make sure the stop switch wires do not
interfere with throttle functions. Reposition
wires if necessary.
3. When 6 mm free play is achieved,
tighten the two 10mm throttle cable
nuts. When the throttle cable is
correctly adjusted, and the throttle
trigger is fully depressed (full throttle),
the throttle will contact the stop on the
throttle body.
Idle Throttle
Position
Stop on
throttle
body
Full
Throttle
Position
NOTE:
Put some Never-Seez™ or equivalent on the
cylinder cover knob for easier removal.
Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly
The cutter blades are very sharp.
Do not grasp the blades with your
hands. Do not brush the blades
against your body.
Never run the engine nor operate
the articulated hedge trimmer when
the cutter assembly is in the storage/
transport position.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT!
Always use gloves when working near the
cutter assembly.
Position the hedge trimmer on a flat,
level surface with the engine resting
on the fuel tank guard. Make sure the
cover is in place on the blade.
1. With your right hand, grasp the handle,
located immediately behind the hand
guard. With your left hand, grip the
adjustment lever on the cutter assembly.
Adjustment
Lever
IMPORTANT!
The latch lock helps prevent inadvertent
the latch release.
Adjustment
Lever
2. With the index finger of your left hand,
press the latch release. With your left
thumb, press the latch lock.
Latch Release
Latch Lock
3. While holding the latch lock down,
pivot the cutter assembly using the
adjustment lever until it is straight with
the outer tube (pivot 180°).
4. Release the latch lock and the latch
release. Make sure the latch lock and
the latch release return securely to a
locking position.
5. Remove the cover from the cutter blade.
The engine now may be started (refer
to page 10 for procedures).
4. Replace the cylinder cover.
5. Replace the spark plug cap.
