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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeatall steps toensure your unitis 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 fuelor oil residue onmuffler isnormal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer .
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
When installing trimmerattach-
ment,placetheunit ona flatsurfaceforstabil-
ity.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Shipping
protector
2. Remove shipping protector fromcoupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer
attachment (if p resent).
4. Position locking/release buttonof attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5. Push theattachment intothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into t he
primary hole.
6. Beforeusingtheunit,tightenthe knobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary hole
Upper
shaft
Locking/
release
button
Lower
attachment
Guide recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked i n the primary hole
and theknob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. A ll atta c hment s are d esigned
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using thewrong holecouldlead toseri-
ous injury or damage to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For assembly of optional attachments (see
list on page 11 ),refer to the ASSEMBLY sec-
tion of the applicable attachment in struction
manual.
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must b e prop-
erly installed.The shield pro vides partialprotec-
tion from the risk ofthrown objects to the opera-
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper
orientatio n of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIM-
MER illustration in OPERA TION section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivotshielduntil boltpasses throughhole
in bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Wing
nut
Bracket
Line limiter blade
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the assist
handle, besure itremains abovethe safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loo sen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the h andle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.