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ASSEMB LY
WARNING: If r eceived assembled,
repeat allsteps to ensure yourunit is properly
asse mbled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for dam age. Do not use dam-
aged part s.
NOTE: If you need assi stance 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 oilresidueon muf fler isnormal
due to carbur etor adjust m ents and testing
done by the manufacturer.
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
When installing trimmer a ttach-
ment, placethe uniton aflatsurfaceforstabil-
ity.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Shipping
protector
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTE N
2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer
attachment (if present).
4. Position locking/ release button o fattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5. Push theattachmentintothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Before usingtheunit,tightenthe knobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attach m ent
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make su re the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is s ecurely tightened before op-
erating the unit . All attach ments are designed
to be used in the p rimary hole unless otherwise
stat ed in the applicable attachment inst ruction
manual. Using the wrong h ole could l ead toser i-
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 instruction
manual.
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed. Th e shieldprovi de s partial p rotec-
tion from t he risk o f thrown objects to the opera-
tor and ot hers and i s equippe d with a l ine limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and ca n cut you. Fo r proper
orientatio n o f shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIM-
MER illustration i n OPERATION se ction.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shielduntil boltpasses throughhole
in bracket.
4. Securely tighten w ing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Wing
nut
Bracket
Line limiter blade
ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE
WARNING: When adjustingthe assist
handle, besu re i t r emains above the safety label
and below the m ark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen w ing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.