otherwise
healthy
people. Ifsymptoms
occur
such a snumbness,
pain, loss ofstrength,
change
inskin c olor or t exture,
or loss of f eeling
inthe fingers,
hands,
or joints, discontinue
the
use o fthis t ool and s eek medical
attention.
An
anti-vibration
system does not guarantee
the
avoidance
ofthese problems.
Users who oper-
ate p ower
tools on acontinual
and r egular
basis
must monitor
closety their physical
condition
and t he condition
of t his t ool.
SPECIAL
NOTICE:
This unit is equipped
with a temperature
limifing muffler and spark
arresting
screen
which
meets
the require-
ments of California
Codes 4442 and 4443. All
CARTON
CONTENTS
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
idaho, Maine, Minnesota,
New Jersey,
Ore-
gon,
and Washington
require
by taw 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 taw. 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 autho-
rized service
dealer.
Check
carton
contents
against
the following
list:
• Powerhead
• Lower attachment
(with trimmer
head
installed)
Cupped washer
Large nut for installing
blades
Hex wrench
Handlebar
Bracket
cover
Bracket
cover screws
(2)
Metal Made shield
Blade shield screws
(4)
4-point
weed blade
Plastic shield
Wing nut (screwed
onto plastic shield)
Shoulder
strap with warning
Container
of oil
WAR
NIN G:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark ptug before performing
any as-
sembly
procedures.
_WARNING:
if received
assembled,
repeat all 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 fueI or oil residue
on muffler is normal
due to carburetor
adjustments
and testing
done by the manufacturer.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
• Hex wrench
(provided)
• Adjustable
wrench
• Phillips screwdriver
INSTALLING
BRUSHCUTTER
ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:
When installing
brushcutter
at-
tachment,
place the unit on a flat surface
for
stability.
1.
Loosen
the coupler
by turning
the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Shipping
protector
Knob
TIGHTEN
2.
Remove
shipping protector
from coupler.
3.
Remove the shaft cap from the brushcutter
attachment
(if present).
4.
Position locking/release
button of attach-
ment into guide recess
of coupler.
5.
Push the attachment
into the coupler
until
the locking/release
button snaps into the
primary hole,
6.
Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary
Hole
Guide Recess
Locking/
Upper
Release
Lower
Shaft
Attachment
Button
4ubWARNING:
Make sure the locking/
release
button
is locked
in the primary hole
and the knob is securely
tightened
before op-
erating the unit. All attachments
are designed
to be used in the primary
hole.
For
optional
attachments,
see
the
AS-
SEMBLY
section
of the applicable
attach-
ment instruction
manual.
ATTACHING
THE
HANDLEBAR
A_, DANGER:
To avoid serious injury, the
barrier portion of the handlebar must be installed
as shown to provide a barrier between operator
and the spinning blade.
1.
Locate the decal on the handlebar.
This
decal
includes
an
arrow.
Position
the
handlebar
with the mounting
bracket
at
the end of the arrow.
4