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AH231_14
Adjusting the Throttle Cable
Assemble and Adjust
the Throttle Cable.
1. Insert the throttle-cable housing into the
notch on the fan cover, and clamp the
black wire’s connector between the fan
cover and the cable outer adjuster nut as
shown.
2. Tighten the two throttle cable adjuster
nuts.
Black Wire
Black Wire
Connector
3. Using finger pressure only, connect the
black switch wire from the cable tube to
the red ignition wire on the powerhead.
Wire routing must be as shown in the
illustration with the black wire located
over the spark plug wire.
4. Reinstall the cylinder cover and tighten
the three cover screws.
5. Reinstall the spark plug boot.
Figure 10
Spark Plug
Wire
CAUTION!
Wiring routing must not interfere with
throttle operation.
IMPORTANT!
Adjust and tighten the cable nuts to allow
approximately 1/4-inch free play at the
throttle trigger.
AH231_17
Adjusting the Hedge Trimmer Cutter Assembly
Position the hedge trimmer on a flat, level
surface with the engine resting on the fuel
tank guard. Make sure the scabbard 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.
See Figure 11.
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Adjustment Lever
Latch Release
Latch Lock
Adjustment Lever
IMPORTANT!
The latch lock provides an interlock to
help prevent inadvertent depression of the
latch release.
WARNING!
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 stor-
age/transport position.
IMPORTANT!
Always use gloves when working near the
cutter assembly.
2. With the index finger of your left
hand, press the latch release. With your
left thumb, press the latch lock. See
Figure 12.
3. While holding the latch lock down, pivot
the cutter assembly using the adjust-
ment lever until it is straight with the
outer tube (pivot 180°). See Figure 13.
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 scabbard from the cutter
blade. The engine now may be started
(refer to page 9 for procedures).
