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ASSEMBLY
W ARNING:
If received assembled,
repeatall stepsto ensureyour unit i s p roperly
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 oroil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S
Hex wrench (provided)
INSTALLING PRUNER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
When removingor installing at-
tachments, place the unit on aflat surfacefor
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Shipping
protector
2. Remove shipping protectorfromcoupler.
3. Removethe shaftcap fromthe prunerat-
tachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release buttonof a ttach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5. Push theattachmentintothecoupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Beforeusingtheunit,tightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Lower
Attachment
Guide Recess
W ARNING:
Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
andthe knob is securely tightened beforeop-
eratingtheunit. All attachmentsaredesigned
to be used in the primary hole.
For optional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-
ment instruction manual.
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
W ARNING:
Proper shoulder strap
adjustments must be made with the engine
completely stopped before using unit.
1. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit
and balancebeforestartingthe engineor
beginning a cutting operation.
2. Insert your right arm and head through
the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on
your left shoulder. Make sure the danger
sign is centered on your back and the
hook is to the right side of your waist.
NOTE:
A one-half twist is built in the shoul-
der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the
shoulder.
3. Adjus t the strap, allowing t he ho ok to be
about 3 -- 6 inches (8 -- 15 cm) b elow the
waist.
4. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp lo-
catedbetweenthethrottlehandleandthe
assist handle and lift the tool to the oper-
ating position.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to relocate the
shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper
balancing of unit.
TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP:
1. Loosen and remove both clamp screws.
2. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the upper shaft.
3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
under theuppershaft andalign theupper
and lower clamp screw holes.
Upper Shoulder
StrapClamp
Screws
Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp
POWERHEAD
END
ATTACHMENT
END
4. Insert two screws into the screw holes.
5. Secure shoulder strap clamp by tighten-
ing screws with a hex wrench.
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
W ARNING:
When adjusting the as-
sist handle, be sure it remains between the
coupler and the
lower arrow (closest to
coupler) on the safety label to ensure proper
balancing of unit. When adjusting the assist
handle or handlebarduringuse ofoptional at-
tachments, it must be repositioned between
the throttle trigger and the
upper arrow
(closest to engine) on the safety label.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.