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Quick Instructions to
Replace Trimmer Line
For complete instructions,
refer to Line Installation
section of this manual.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
F
or complete instructions, refer to
S
tarting/ Stopping Instructions section
of this manual.
Quick Instructions to
Assemble Trimmers
For complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions section of this
m
anual.
Rotate the bump knob
clockwise until all line is
inside the cutting head.
Using a flat-head screwdriver,
insert the tip into the line dimple,
just under the exposed portion of
the line, and pull all the line out.
Align the arrows on the
bump knob with the
spool cover eyelets.
Using 16 ft. of 0.095 in. line; push both
ends through the holes in the bump knob
until they protrude through the eyelets.
Hold the spool cover, turn the bump
knob clockwise to wind the line around
the spool until about 5 in. is protruding
from each side of the cutting head.
Start the unit and bump the cutting
head on the ground until the
desired cutting length is achieved.
Pull the line until approximately
8 ft. is visible on each side.
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
M
ix thoroughly in a separate fuel can:
– 2.6 fl. oz. of 2-cycle engine oil
– 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline
Place the unit on a level surface.
Fill fuel tank.
NOTE: Do not mix directly in the
engine fuel tank.
R
emove the cap and spacer
f
rom the boom. Push the
b
ottom add-on into the
coupler. Turn the knob
clockwise to tighten.
1 Gallon 2.6 oz
50:1
Press primer bulb 10 times.
M
ove choke lever to
Position 1.
C
ontinue to squeeze
throttle control and
m
ove the choke
l
ever to Position 3.
Move choke lever to
Position 2.
Pull the rope
5
times.
Continue squeezing the
t
hrottle control and run engine
f
or additional 60 seconds to
c
omplete warm up.
Pull starter rope 3 to 5 times.
Making sure to keep throttle
squeezed, run engine for
3
0-60 seconds to warm up.
C
rouch in starting
p
osition.
DIDN’T START?
Repeat these instructions.
I
f engine still fails to start,
refer to the operator’s
m
anual for additional
starting and troubleshooting
information
5 X
Place the shield onto the mount bracket.
S
ecurely screw the 4 shield screws through
t
he holes on the mount bracket and into the
shield. Make sure the screws are tightened
equally.
PRESS the lockout in;
S
QUEEZE and HOLD throttle
c
ontrol for ALL further steps.
Remove the screws and bottom clamp. Place
the D-handle over the shaft housing and onto
t
he bottom clamp. Move it a minimum of 6 inches
(
15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.
I
f pre-installed, loosen the screws just enough
to move it. Tighten the clamp screws evenly
until handle is secure.
Min. 6"
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ST228
2-Cycle Trimmer
Operator’s Manual
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