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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
h_ line. Hard objects
can damage
the trimmer
head and be thrown
causing
serious injury.
• Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing and
sweeping.
Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming.
• Keep firm footing and betance. Do not over-
reach.
• Keep alt parts of your body away from muffler
and spinning Hne. Keep engine below waist
level. A hot muffler can cause serious bums.
• Cut from your teff to your right.
Cutting on
right side of the shield will throw debris away
from the operator=
• Use only in daylight
or good artificial light.
• Use only for jobs explained
in this manual.
TRANSPORTING
AND
STORAGE
• Allow engh_e to cool before storing or trans-
porting in vehicle.
• Emptythe
fueItank
before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carbu-
retor by starting the engine and tetth_g it run
until it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in areawhere
fuelvapors
cannot
reach sparks
or open flames
from
water heaters,
etectric motors or switches,
furnaces,
etc.
• Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acci-
dentally
cause injury, The unit can be hung
by the shaft.
• Store unit out of reach of children,
SAFETY
NOTICE:
Exposure
to vibrations
through
prolonged
use of gasoline
powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage
in the fingers,
hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation
disorders
or ab-
normal
swellings.
Proionged
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 toot,
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.
Ifyou
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 repiaced
by an autho-
rized service
dealer.
m_WARNING:
If received
assemMed,
repeat ali steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled
and all fasteners
are secure.
Examine
parts for damage.
Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE:
if you need assistance
or find parts
missing
or damaged,
call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal
for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuet or oil residue
on muffler is normal
due to carburetor
adjustments
and testing
done by the manufacturer.
ADJUSTING
THE
HANDLE
,_ WARNING:
When adjusting the assist
handle, be sure it remains above the safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1.
Loosen wing nut on handle.
2.
Rotate the handle on the shaft to an upright
position; retighten wing nut,
ATTACHING
SHIELD
_, WARNING:
The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shietd provides partial protec-
tion to the operator and others from the risk of
thrown objects, and is equipped with a line limit-
er 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
TRIMMER
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
Nut
Shield
Gearbox
PIVOT
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