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BLADE R EPLACEMENT
RefertotheASSEMBLY sectionfor bladere-
placement instructions a nd illustrations.
CARBURETOR AD J UST MENT
WARNING: Keep others away when
making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer
head will bespinning during most of this pro-
cedure. Wear y ourprotective equipmentand
observe all safety precautions. After making
adjustments, the trimmer head must not
move/spin at idle speed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory.Adjustments may benecessaryifyou
notice any of the following conditions:
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is re-
leased.
S The trimmer head moves/spins at idle speed.
Make adjustments with the unitsupported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
theunitbyhandwhilerunningandmakingad-
justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allowenginetoidle.Adjustspeeduntilengine
runs w ithouttrimmerheadmovingorspinning
(idle speed too fast) or engine stalling (idle
speed too slow).
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-
creaseenginespeedifenginestalls ordies.
S Turn idlespeed screw counterclockwiseto
decrease engine speed if trimmer head
moves or 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.
Air filter
cover
Idle speed screw
Ifyourequirefurtherassistanceorareunsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer .
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Allowenginetocoolbeforestoringor trans-
porting.
S Store unit and fuel in awell ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Empty fueltank 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.