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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat allsteps toensure yourunit is 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 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 onaflatsurfaceforstabil-
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 from t he trimmer a t-
tachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button o fattach-
ment into guide recess of coupler .
5. Push theattachment intothecoupleruntil
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
Locking/
Release
Button
Lower
Attachment
Guide Recess
WARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
and theknob is securely tightened before o p -
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 the wronghole couldlead toseri-
ous injury or damage to the unit.
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
Secondary Hole
For opti ona l attachmen ts, see the ASSEMBLY
section of the ap plicable attachment instruction
manual.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be prop-
erly installed.The shieldprovides partial p rotec-
tion from the risk of thrown objects to the opera-
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess l ine to t he proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW
YOUR TRIMMER illustration i n 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: When adjustingthehan-
dle, be sure it remains above the safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.