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Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from
fueling site before starting engine.
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Stop engine and allow to cool before re-
moving fuel cap.
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, mowing, and sweep-
ing. Do not use for edging, pruning 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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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 blade cannot acci-
dentally cause injury. Unit can be hung by
the tube.
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Store the unit out of the reach of children.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment. If
you need assistance, call 1-800-554-6723.
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.
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 Au-
thorized Service Dealer.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Make sure unit is proper-
ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
ADJUST AND SECURE THE
HANDLEBAR
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Lift handlebar to upright position
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Handlebar
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Rotate handlebar/clamp counterclockwise
toward engine until clamp falls into groove
of clamp base.
Handlebar
Handlebar
Clamp
Clamp
Knob
Clamp
Base
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Place the handlebar in a comfortable oper-
ating position.
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Retighten handlebar by turning clamp knob
clockwise until handlebar is secure and sta-
tionary in clamp base (clamp knob can not
be overtightened).
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 blade which cuts excess line. The
line limiter blade (on underside of shield) is
sharp and can cut you.