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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat allsteps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for dam age. 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 fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH -
MENT
CAUTION:
When installing trimmer attach-
ment, place theunit ona flatsurface forstabil-
ity.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Shipping
protector
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3. R emo ve the sha ft cap from the trimmer at-
tachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler .
5. Push the attachment intothe coupleruntil
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
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. Al l atta c hme nt s ar e d esigned
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri-
ous injury or damage to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For assembly of optional attachments (see
list on page 11), refer to the ASSEMBLY sec-
tion of the applicable attachment instruction
manual.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be p rop-
erly in stalled. Th e shieldprovides partial protec-
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-
tor and others and is equipped with a line l imiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW
YOUR TRIMMER illustration in OPERATI ON
secti on.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in
bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Wing Nut
Bracket
Slot
Shield
Gearbox
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the han-
dle, be sure it remains above the safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.