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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat allsteps toensure your unit isproperly
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 on muffler isnormal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer .
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
When installing trimmer a ttach-
ment,placetheunit ona flatsurface forstabil-
ity.
1. Loosen the coupler by tu rning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Shipping
protector
2. Remove shipping protector fromcoupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap f rom the trimme r at-
tachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button ofattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5. Pushthe a ttachmentintothe coupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into t he
primary hole.
6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary hole
Upper
shaft
Locking/
release
button
Attachment
Guide recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked i n the primary hole
and theknob is securely tightened before o p -
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 the wronghole couldlead 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 ASSEMBLYsec -
tion of the applicable attachment in struction
manual.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must b e prop-
erly installed.The shieldprovides partial p rotec-
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. Pivot shield untilbolt passes through holein
bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Wing nut
Bracket
Slot
Shield
Gearbox
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: Whenadjusting thehan-
dle, be sure it remains above the safety label
and below the m ark o r arrow o n 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.