SECTION 1: SAFETY ...........................................1
General Operation ......................................................1
Slope Operation .........................................................2
Children......................................................................2
Service .......................................................................2
Safety Decals .............................................................3
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLY .......................................4
Inspection After Delivery ............................................4
Step 1: Unpack, Check Contents ................................4
Step 2: Install Handlebars ..........................................4
Step 3: Add Motor Oil.................................................5
Step 4: Connect Battery Wires/Charge Battery ...........5
Step 5: Check Trimmer Head Hardware .....................5
SECTION 3: FEATURES AND CONTROLS ...................6
SECTION 4: OPERATION ......................................7
Pre-Start Checklist .....................................................7
Fill Fuel Tank ..............................................................7
Adjust Handlebar Height ............................................7
Adjust Cutting Height .................................................8
Using the Trimmer Head Control Bail.........................8
Operating the Trimmer/Mower ...................................9
Trimming and Mowing Techniques and Tips............10
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS .....................11
Required Maintenance Schedule ..............................11
Adjusting Trimmer Head Engagement......................12
Removing and Replacing the Trimmer Head ............12
Inspecting/Replacing the Drive Belt..........................13
Belt Performance Troubleshooting...........................14
Cleaning and Debris Removal ..................................14
Changing Trimmer/Mower Lines..............................15
Cleaning the Engine Foam Debris Filter ...................16
General Lubrication ..................................................16
Compact Storage .....................................................16
General Engine Maintenance ....................................16
Off-Season Storage ..................................................16
Battery Recharging...................................................17
Battery Replacement ................................................17
Troubleshooting .......................................................18
PARTS LIST ..............................................19 - 25
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION ...........Back Cover
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Dear Owner:
You now own one of the finest trimmer/mowers
available. It was designed to easily handle a wide vari-
ety of trimming, mowing and clearing chores.
You will find the Trimmer/Mower to be an invaluable
tool in caring for your property.
Please carefully read this Manual which tells you
how to safely and easily assemble, operate, and main-
tain your machine. Be sure that you and any other op-
erators carefully follow the recommended safety prac-
tices at all times. Failure to do so could result in per-
sonal injury or property damage.
Of course, if you should ever have any problems or
questions, please contact your local authorized service
dealer or call the Factory.
We want to be sure that you are completely satisfied
at all times.
Note: Be sure to fill out and return the Warranty
Registration Card that was supplied with this Manual.
See Back Cover for
Customer Service Information.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chem-
icals known to the state of California to cause can-
cer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Safety Alert Symbol
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this
manual and on the unit to alert you to poten-
tial hazards. When you see this symbol, read
and obey the message that follows it. Failure
to obey safety messages could result in personal injury
or property damage.
