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The operationof any trimmer can result in
foreign objectsbeing thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severeeye damage.
Alwayswear safetyglasses or eye shields
while operatingyour trimmer or performing
any adjustmentsor repairs. We recom-
mendstandard safetyglasses or a wide
vision safetymask worn overspectacles.
TO ADJUSTTRIMMING
HEIGHT
_CAUTION:
Stop the engine and wait for
all moving parts to stop. Disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug and place wire
where it cannot come in contact with plug.
The height of cut can be set to six (6) dif-
ferent positions ranging from 1-1/2 inches
to 3 inches. Recommended cutting height
for the average yard is 2 inches.
1. To adjust trimming height, push in the
locking plate tab and move trimmer
head up or down to desired position.
2. Release tab and be sure head is
locked into one of the six (6) height
positions.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRIMMER
ENGINE
SPEED
The engine
speed
is controlled
by a throt-
Adj
tie located
on the side of the upper handle.
Trimmer
FAST position
is for starting
and normal
Head
trimming.
SLOW
is for light trimming
and
fuel economy.
STOP
is for stopping
the
Locking
engine.
Plate Tab
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FAST
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TRIMMER
HEAD
DRIVE
CONTROL
Your trimmer is equipped with a trimmer
head drive control bar which will require
the operator to be positioned behind the
trimmer handle to operate the trimmer.
• Trimmer head rotation is controlled by
holding the trimmer head control bar
down to the handle.
• Trimmer head rotation will stop when
the control bar is released.
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BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your trimmer is shipped without oil in the
engine. For type and grade of oil to use,
see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance
section
of this manual.
Ar_CAUTION:
DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler
on startup.
1. Be sure trimmer is level.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout.
3. You receive a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fill spout into the engine.
4. Insert and tighten dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often under
dusty, dirty conditions.
