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Owner’s Manual
TLE-550
WARNING
Read, understand and follow all
warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the unit.
Always wear eye, head and ear
protectors when using this unit.
It is important that you read, fully understand and
observe the following safety precautions and
warnings. Careless or improper use of the uni
t
may cause serious or fatal injury.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm.
Before using this unit:
• Read the operator’s manual carefully.
• Check that the cutting equipment is
correctly assembled and adjusted.
•
Start the unit and check the carburetor
adjustment. See “Maintenance”.
Shows maximum shaft speed. Do not use
cutting attachment whose max rpm is
below the shaft rpm.
Shows maximum blade diameter. Do not
use cutting attachment whose max
diameter is over 230mm.
Be careful of your step.
A
lways use fuel and oil mixture.
Explains choke position.
Upper sign indicates choke
closed and the lower fully
open.