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Move at least 10 f eet ( 3 meters) aw ay from
fueling site before starting engi ne.
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Stop engi ne and al low to cool bef or e remov-
ing fuel cap.
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Always stor e gasoline in a container ap-
proved for flammable liquids.
CUTTING SAFETY
WARNING:
Inspect the area before
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
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Use unit properly. Use only for trimming,
mowing, and sweeping. Do not use for edg-
ing, pruning, or hedgetrimm ing. Do not force
unit. It w illdo thejob better, andwith lessrisk
of injury, at therate forwhichitwas designed.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Donot over-
reach.
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Keep all parts of your body away from spin-
ning line andmuffler. Keep engine andcutting
head below waist level. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
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Cut only fromyour right to yourleft. Cutting
with the line on right side of the shield will
throw debris away from the operator.
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Useonly indaylight or ingood artificial light.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
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Stop the unit when not in use.
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Carry or transport the unit with engine
stopped.
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Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
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Empty the fuel tank before storing ortrans-
porting the uni t. Use up fuel left in the car-
buretor by starting the engine and l etting it
run until it stops.
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Store unit and fuel in an areawhere fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store the unit out of the reach of children
SPECIAL NOTICE:
This unit is not
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler
and spark arresting screen which meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and t he states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey, Oregon, and Washington require by
law that many internal combustion engi nes to
be equipped with a spark arrestor screen. If
you operate in a locale where such regula-
tions exist, you are legally responsible for
installing and maintaining the operating con-
dition ofthese parts. Failure todo soisaviola-
tion of the law. If a spark arrestor is required
in your area, contact your authorized service
dealer for the proper kit.
SAFETY NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel ornerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather hasbeen linked toblood vesseldam-
age inotherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pai n, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the f ingers, hands , or joints,
discontinue the u seof this tool and seekmed-
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the a voidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and thecondi-
tion of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
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 part s.
NOTE:
If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is norm al for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler isnormal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the m anufacturer.
ATTACH THE HANDLE
1. Remove upper wing nut and curved head
tube bolt from upper handle.
2. Loosen lower wing nut on lower handle.
3. Insert upper handle over lower handle.
NOTE:
Ensure upper handle grips are in
position asshown inthe following illustrations
(throttle handle grip on left side).
4. Align holes and insert curved head tube
bolt through upper and lower handles.
5. Re--install and securely tighten upperwing
nut onto bol t.
6. Retighten lower wing nut securely.
Upper handle
Upper wing nut
Lower handle
Lower wing nut
Tube bolt