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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
This Section describes the location and
function of the features and controls on
your machine. Refer to the “Operation”
Section for detailed operating
instructions.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate en-
gine manual for detailed information
about the controls on the engine.
Trimmer Head Control Bail
Pull the control bail (A, Figure 3-1) up
against the handlebar (engage bail) to
start rotation of the trimmer head. Let go
of the control bail (disengage bail) to stop
the trimmer head.
Cutting Height Settings
The trimmer head (B, Figure 3-1) is ad-
justable to an infinite number of height
settings from 1-1/2"-to-4-1/2".
Trimmer Line Holders
The two trimming lines are secured to line
holders (C, Figure 3-1). Replacing the
trimmer lines is easy (refer to “Changing
Trimmer Lines” in Section 5).
Handlebar Height Adjustment
The handlebar (D, Figure 3-1) has two
height settings (see “Adjust Handlebar
Height” in Section 4).
Plastic Debris Shield
A heavy-duty plastic shield (E, Figures 3-
1 and 3-1A) protects the engine from all
manner of debris. The shield tilts for-
ward for access to the engine.
Engine Throttle Control Lever
Use this lever (F, Figure 3-1) to regulate
engine speed and to stop the engine. The
throttle settings are shown on the decal
next to the lever.
Engine Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is located at the rear of
the engine (G, Figure 3-1) and is used to
pull start the engine.
Fuel Primer Button
The fuel primer button (H, Figure 3-1) al-
lows a cold engine to be primed for
faster, easier starting.
Figure 3-1A: Debris shield in operating
position.
Figure 3-1: Features and controls
Features and Controls
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Section
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E
A
C
D
B
G
E
F
OPERATING SYMBOLS
Various symbols (shown here, with
word descriptions) are used on the
unit.
STOP
ENGINE
STOP
TRIMMER
HEAD
ENGAGE
BAIL
DISENGAGE
BAIL
SLOW
FAST
STOP
H
Before operating your machine, care-
fully read and understand all safety,
controls and operating instructions in
this Manual, the separate Engine
Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on
the machine.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING