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age inotherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of 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 the condi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
This unit is equipped
with a temperature l imiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. All
U.S. forest land and the states of C alifornia,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equipped withasparkarresting screen. Ifyou
operate inalocale wheresuch regulations ex-
ist, you arelegally responsible formaintaining
the operating condition of these part s. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowner use, the mufflerand spark arrest-
ing screen will not require any service. After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
mufflerbeserviced orreplaced by yourautho-
rized service dealer.
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the f ollowing
list:
S
Powerhead
S
Brushcutter attachment
S
Blade shield screws (4)
S
Cupped washer
S
Large nut for installing blades
S
Hex wrench
S
Metal shield
S
Plastic shield
S
Shoulder strap with warning
S
4--point weed blade
S
Trimmer head (assembled on unit)
S
Handlebar (assembled on unit)
S
Wing nut (screwed onto shield)
S
Container of oil
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug before performing any as-
sembly procedures.
WARNING:
If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all f asteners 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 is norm a l
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the m anufacturer.
TOOLS REQUIRED
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Hex wrench (provided)
S
Adjustable wrench
INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER
ATTACHMENT
CAUTION:
When installing brushcutter at-
tachment, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Shipping
protector
2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3. R emove the tube cap from the brushcutter
attachment (if p r esent).
4. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se -
cur e ly by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Tube
Locking/
Release
Button
Lower
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING:
Make sure the locking/
release button is locked i n the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. All attachments aredesigned
to be used in the primary hole.
For opt ional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-
ment i nstruction manual.
ADJUST AND SECURE THE HAN-
DLEBAR
DANGER:
To avoid serious injury, the
barrier portion of the handlebar must be ad-
justed and remain installed as s hown toprovide
a barrier between operator and the spinning
blade. Thehandlebar cl am pmust b epositioned
between the arrows on the handlebar decal.