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Spool
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Line in Notch
Line in Notch
Line exit holes
5. Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool. Wind in the direction of the arrows
found on the spool.
6. Push theline into the notches, leaving 7--
12 cm unwound.
7. Insert theline into the the exit holes in the
hub as shown in the illustration.
8. Align the notches with the line exit holes.
9. Push spool into hub until it snaps into
place.
10. Pull thelines extending outsideof thehub
to release them from the notches.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: K eep others away when
making idle speedadjustments. The t rimme r
head will be spinning during this procedure.
Wear your pr o tectiveequipment andobserve
all safety precautions.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory.Adjustments may benecessary i fyou
notice any of the following conditions:
S Engine will not idle when the throttle is re-
leased.
Make adjustments with the unit supported so
the cutting attachment is off the ground and
will not make contact with any object. Hold
theunit byhand w hilerunningandmakingad-
justments. Keep all parts of your body away
from the cutting attachment and muffler.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Allow enginetoidle. Adjustspeeduntilengine
runs without stalling (idle speed too slow).
S Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-
creaseenginespeedifenginestalls ordies.
S Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed.
Idle Speed Screw
Air F ilter Cover
If yourequire further assistanceor a reunsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer.
STORAGE
WARNING: P erform the following
steps after each use:
S Allow enginetocool before storing ortrans-
porting.
S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area
where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or
open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
S Empty fuel tank before storing 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 STORAGE
Prepare unitfor storage at endof season or if
it will not be used for 30 days or more.
If your unitis to be stored for aperiod of time:
S Clean the entire unit before lengthy stor-
age.
S Store in a clean dry area.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
ENGINE
S Remove spark plugand pour 1teaspoon of
40:1,2-cycleengine oil(air cooled) through
the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the
starter rope 8 to 1 0 times to distribute oil.
S Replace spark plugwith new oneofrecom-
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
only freshfuel havingtheproper gasolineto
oil ratio.
OTHER
S Do not store gasoline from one season to
another.
S Replace yourgasoline canifitstarts torust.