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Make adjustments with the un itsupported so
the cutting attachment is off t he ground a nd
will not make contact with any object. Hold
theunitbyhandwhilerunningandmakingad-
justments. Keep allparts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allowenginetoidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine
runswithouttrimmerheadmovingorspinning
(idle speed too fast) or engine stalling (idle
speed too slow).
S T urn idle speed screw clockwise to in-
creasee nginespeedifenginestallsordies.
S T urnidle speed screw counterclockwise t o
decrease engine speed if trimmer head
moves o r spins at idle speed.
WARNING: Recheck the idle speed
after each adjustment. The trimmer head
must not move or spin at idle speed to avoid
serious injury to the operator or others.
Idle Speed Screw
Air Filter Cover
Ifyourequirefurtherassistanceorareunsure
about performing this pr ocedure, contact an
authorized service dealer.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allowenginetocoolbeforestoringortrans-
porting.
S Store unit and fuel in awell ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks o r
open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Empty f ueltank beforestoring ortransport-
ing the unit.
S Store unit and fuel well out of the reach of
children.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
SEASONAL S TORAGE
Prepareunitfor storage atendofseason orif
it will not be used for 30 days o r more.
If your unitis tobe stored fora periodof ti me:
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plugand pour1 teaspoonof
40:1,2-cycleengineoil(aircooled)through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil.
S Replacespark plugwithnewone ofrecom-
mended type and heat range.
S Clean air filter.
S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts,
and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken,
or worn parts.
S At the beginning of the next season, use
onlyfreshfuelhavingtheproper gasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replaceyourgasolinecanifitstartstorust.