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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeatall steps toensure your unitis properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for dam age. 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 onmuffler isnormal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
TOOLS REQUIRED
S Hex wrench (provided)
INSTALL ING PRUNER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the uniton a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
Shipping
protector
2. Remove shipping protector fromcoupler.
3. Removethe shaftcap fromthe prunerat-
tachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button ofattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler .
5. Pushtheattachmentintothecoupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Beforeusing theunit,tightentheknobse-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler
Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: M ake sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
and theknob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. Al l attachments a re designed
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using thewrong holecouldlead toseri-
ous injury or damage to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
Secondary Hole
For optional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBL Y section of the applicable attach-
ment instruction manual.
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Proper shoulder strap
adjustments m ust be made with the engine
completely stopped before using unit.
1. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit
and b alance beforestarting theengineor
beginning a cutting operation .
2. Insert your right arm and head through
the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on
your left shoulder. Make sure the danger
sign is centered on your back and the
hook is to the right side of your waist.
NOTE: A one-half twist i s built in the shoul-
der strap to allow the strap to rest flat on the
shoulder.
3. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 3 -- 6 inches (8 -- 15 cm) below the
waist.
4. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp lo-
cated b etweenthethrottlehandleandthe
assist ha ndle and lift the tool to the oper-
ating position.
NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the
shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper
balancing of unit.
TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP:
1. Loo sen and remove both clamp screws.
2. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the upper shaft.
3. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp
under theupper shaft andalign theupper
and lower clamp screw holes.
Upper Shoulder
Strap Clamp
Screws
Lower Shoulder
Strap Clamp
POWERHEAD
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