Removing Unit From Carton
Assemble The Unit
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2
Remove all contents from
Place shield onto mount
the carton.
bracket. Securely screw 2 shield
screws through holes on mount
bracket and into shield. Make
sure screws are tightened equally
so there is an equal gap between
bracket and shield on each side.
Assemble The Unit
40:1
1 Gallon
3.2 oz
4
5
Mix thoroughly in separate
Place unit on a level surface.
fuel can:
Fill fuel tank.
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle
engine oil
– 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline
NOTE: Do not mix directly in
fuel tank.
Starting The Unit
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9
Crouch in starting position.
SQUEEZE and HOLD
throttle for ALL further
steps.
Reloading The Line*
Spool
Spring
Inner
Reel
3"-4"
Bump
Knob
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2
Unscrew bump knob
Insert 10' of 0.080"
®
counterclockwise. Remove
SplitLine
through hole in top
inner reel and spring.
of reel. Pull most of line
through hole until 3"-4"
remains.
Reloading The Line
Replacement SplitLine
Part #49U0134K953
For single line installation, refer to Line Installation
section of this manual.
For replacement spool installation, refer to
Installing a Prewound Reel section of this manual.
*This is to assist in the reloading of Splitline® only. These instructions
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are NOT part of the fast assembly instructions. Line does not need to
be installed on the initial assembly and start-up.
Hold the inner reel in place.
Tighten Bump Knob
clockwise.
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.
NEED HELP?
PART NO. 769-05972 P00
Operator's Manual
Min. 6"
3
Put handle on shaft. Move
handle a minimum 6 inches
away from shaft grip. Insert
bolt and tighten.
Starting The Unit
Primer
Bulb
10 X
6
7
Press primer bulb 10 times,
Move choke lever to
or until fuel is visible
Position 1.
Choke Lever
5 X
10
11
Pull rope 5 times.
Move choke lever to
Position 2 and squeeze
throttle.
3
4
Bend short end and push it
Wind line tightly in direction
into the other hole. Pull tight.
of arrow. Split other end of
®
SplitLine
®
:
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Tools Required:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
Choke Lever
Cutting Head Shield
3-5 X
12
Pull rope 3-5 times to start
engine. Run unit for 30-60
seconds to warm up.
5
Push 6"-7" ends into 0.080"
holding slots.
back 6"-7".
BL160
2-Cycle Trimmer
Starter Rope
On/ Off Switch
D-Handle
Throttle Control
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Call 1-800-800-7310
DIDN'T START?
Repeat these instructions.
IF engine fails to start after 2 attempts,
move choke lever to position 3 and pull
the starter rope until engine starts
IF unit still fails to start, refer to operator's
manual for additional starting and
troubleshooting information
Choke Lever
13
14
Continue to squeeze
Continue to squeeze
throttle. Move choke lever
throttle. Run unit for an
to Position 3.
additional 60 seconds to
complete warm-up. Unit
may be used during this
time.
6
7
Insert or slide lines into the
Pull lines firmly to release
eyelets in spool. Insert spring
from holding slots.
and reel into spool.
Fuel Cap
(04/10)