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MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing
in places conventional lawn mowers cannot
reach. In the mowing position, keep the line
parallel to the g round. Avoid pressing the
head into the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the tool.
SWEEPING-- Thefanning actionof therotat-
ing line can be used for a quick and easy
clean up. Keep the line parallel to and above
the surfaces being swept and move the tool
from side to side.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in theinstruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work o n the
product,WEED EATER m aynot pa yfor
repairs under warranty . It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Spark Plug Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle Screw
S Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement o f damaged or worn parts.
S STOP Switch -- EnsureSTOP switchfunc-
tions properly by pushing and holding the
switchin theSTOP position.Make sureen-
gine stops. Restart engine and continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECTAND CLEANUNIT ANDDE-
CALS
S After each u se, inspect complete unit for
looseor dam agedparts. Cleantheunitand
decals usingadampclothwithamilddeter-
gent.
S Wipe of f unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN 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.
1. Clean the air filt er cover and the area
around it to keep dirt from falling into the
carburetor chamber when the c over is
opened.
2. Open air filter cover by pushing button
(see illustration). Rem ove air filter.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or
producingharmful evaporative emissions,do
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allo w filter to dry .
5. Replace air filter and close cover.