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5. Addafew drops of oil tothe filter; squeeze
filter to distribute oil.
6. Replace parts.
INSPECT MUFFL ER AND SPARK
ARRESTING SCREEN
WARNING: The muffler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
As your unit is used, carbon deposits buildup
on the muffler and spark arresting screen.
For normal homeowner use, however, the
muffler and spark arresting screen will not re-
quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we
recommend that your muffler be serviced or
replaced by your authorized service dealer.
CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED
ADJU STMENT
WARNING: Keep others away when
making idle speed adjustments. The blade
will be moving during most of this procedure.
Wear your protective equipment andobserve
all safety precautions. When making adjust-
ments, use a screwdriver short enough to
keep your hands behind the handguard and
away from the blade. After making adjust-
ments, theblade must not moveat idlespeed.
The carburetor has been carefully set at the
factory. Adjustments may benecessary ifyou
notice any of the following conditions:
• Engine will not idle when the throttle is re-
leased.
• The blade moves at idle.
Keep others away when making idle speed ad-
justments. Mak
e adjustments with the unit rest-
ing on a level surface free of debris that can be
caught inthe hedgetrimmer blade. Serious inju-
ry to the operator and others can occur if the
carburetor is not properly adjusted. Keep all
parts of your body away from the blade and
muffler.
To adjust idle speed:
Allow engine to idle.Adjust speed until engine
runs withoutblademoving (idletoo fast) oren-
gine stalling (idle speed too slow).
• Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-
crease enginespeed if enginestalls ordies.
• Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise to
decrease engine speed if the blade moves
at
idle.
WARNING: Recheck the idle speed
after each adjustment. The blade must not
move at idle speed to avoid serious injury to
the operator or others.
Idle Speed Screw
If you requirefurther assistance or areunsure
about performing this procedure, contact an
authorized service dealer or call
1--800--554--6723.
BLADE ADJUSTMENT
The clearance between the cutting blades
must be adjusted periodically tomaintainopti-
mal performance and sharp cutting.
Blade
guide
Bolt
Blades
Cupped
Washer
Flat
Washer
Blade guide
Nuts
Nut
1. Usingawrench, loosen each bolt and nut
on the blade.
Wrench
Nut
TOP SIDE OF BLADE
1. Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep debris from fallinginto the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove parts as illustrated.
NOTE: Donot cleanfilter ingasoline orother
flammable solvent. Doing so can createafire
hazard or produce harmful evaporative emis-
sions.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
2. While holding each bolt in place with a
wrench, retighten the nuts.
Cleaning the air filter:
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after every
5 hours of operation.