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• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use. See
the Cleaning and Storage instructions.
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Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other
users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols
and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the
operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and
maintenance and repair information.
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get
burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation.
When turned off they remain hot for a short time.
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all warnings
and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Thrown objects and loud noise can cause
severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when
operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children
and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Small objects can be propelled at high
speed, causing injury. Keep away from the rotating rotor.
SYMBOL MEANING
• UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
• OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
ON / START / RUN
• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL
OFF or STOP
• SHARP BLADE
WARNING:
Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield.
To prevent serious injury, do not touch the line cutting blade.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALL AND ADJUST THE D-HANDLE
1. Place D-handle over the shaft housing and onto the bottom
clamp (Fig. 1). Place it a minimum of 6 inches (15.24 cm)
from the end of the shaft grip.
2. Start screws with a large Flat-head or T-25 Torx
screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the handle
adjustment.
3. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 13),
move the D-handle to the location that provides you the
best grip.
4. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the D-handle is
secure.
INSTALL THE SHOULDER STRAP
1. Put the shoulder strap on either using the clip or over head
and onto shoulder. (Fig. 2).
2. Adjust by lifting slightly on the rear of the lower clip, push
or pull the loose end of the strap length to fit the operator’s
size and comfort. (Fig. 3).
3. Attach the shoulder clip to the unit. (Fig. 4)
Cutting Head Shield
Fuel Cap
Throttle
Control
D-Handle
Cutting Head
Shaft Grip
Primer Bulb
Blue Choke
Lever
Spark Plug
On/Off Stop
Control
Shaft Housing
Starter Rope
Grip
Line Cutting
Blade
Muffler
Air Filter
Cover
APPLICATIONS
As a trimmer:
• Cutting grass and light
weeds.
• Edging
• Decorative trimming around
trees, fences, etc.
3
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Support Fitting
Fig. 1
Shaft Grip
D-Handle
Minimum
6 inches
(15.24 cm)
Screws (4)
Bottom
Clamp
Adjustment
Tab
Support Clip
Throttle
Lock-out