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ASSEMBLY
W ARNING:
If received assembled,
repeatall steps toensure y ourunit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. 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 oi l residue onmuffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
Wheninstalling trimmer attach-
ment,place theunit ona flatsurfaceforstabil-
ity.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Shipping
protector
2. Remove shipping protectorfromcoupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer
attachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release buttonofattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5. Pushtheattachmentintothecoupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Beforeusing theunit,tightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
W ARNING:
Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
andthe knob is securely tightened beforeop-
eratingthe uni t. All attachmentsaredesigned
to be used in the primary hole.
For optional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-
ment instruction manual.
ATTACHING SHIELD
W ARNING:
The shield must be prop-
erly installed. T he shield provides partial protec-
tion from the r isk of thrown objects to the ope ra-
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line t o 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 TRIM-
ME R illustra tion in OPE R AT I ON se ction .
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shielduntil boltpasses throughhol e
in bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Wing Nut
Bracket
Slot
Shield
Gearbox
PIVOT
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
W ARNING:
When ad justing the assist
hand le, b e sureitremains abo ve th e safety label
andbelowthemarkorarrowontheshaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.