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S Cut f rom your left to your right. Cutting on
the right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the opera tor.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Stop the powerhead engine before carrying
unit.
S Keep muf fler away from your body.
S Allow engine to cool and secure unit before
storing or transporting it in a vehicle.
S Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
portingtheunit. Use upfuel left in thecarbu-
retor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in an area where f uelva-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water hea ters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store unit so the blade cannot accidentally
cause injury.
S Store unit indoors, out of reach of children.
If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. If you
need assistance, call 1--800--554--6723.
SPECIALNOTICE:Exposure tovibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel o r nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
peoplepronetocirculationdisorders orabnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feel-
ing in the fingers, hands, or joints,discontinue
theuseof this tooland seek medicalattention.
An anti-vibration system does not guarantee
the avoidance of these problems. Users who
operatepower toolson acontinual andregular
basis must monitor closely their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents for the following:
S Brushcutter attachment
S Handlebar
S Handlebar mounting bracket for 1″ shaft
S Handlebar mounting bracket for 7/8″ shaft
S Bracket cover (2)
S Shoulder strap
S Upper shoulder strap clamp
S Lower shoulder strap clamp (with spacer tabs)
S Handlebar bracket screws (4)
S Shoulder strap clamp screws (2)
S Attachment hanger
S Hex wrench
WARNING: If received assembled, re-
peat all steps to ensure your unit is properly as-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE:If you need assistance or find that parts
are missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S Hex wrench (provided)
INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER AT-
TACHMENT
CAUTION:
When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Attachment
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Remove the shaft cap from thebrushcut-
ter attachment (if present).
3. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
4. Push theattachment intothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
5. Before using theunit, tightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/re-
lease button is locked in the primary hole and
the knob is securely tightened before operat-
ing the unit. Using the wrong hole could lead to
serious injury or damage to the unit.