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Scalping
MOWING
-- Your trimmer is ideal for mowing
in places conventional lawn mowers cannot
reach. In the mowing position, keep the line
parallel to the ground. Avoid pressing the
head into the ground as this can scalp the
ground and damage the t ool.
Mowing
SWEEPING
-- Thefanningactionoftherotat-
ing line can be used for a quick and easy
clean up. Keepthe line parallel to and above
the surfaces bei ng swept and move the tool
from side to side.
Sweeping
MAINTENANCE
W ARNING:
Disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetoradjustments.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT:
Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in theinstruction
manual performed b y an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product, Electrolux Home Products,
Inc., may notpay for repairs underwar-
ranty. Itisyourresponsibility tomaintain
and perform general maintenance.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
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Spark Plug Boot
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Air Filter
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Housing Screws
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Assist Handle Screws
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Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
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STOP Switch -- EnsureSTOP switchfunc-
tions pr operly by pushing and holding the
switchin theSTOP position.Make sureen-
gine stops. Restart engine and continue.
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Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of dam ageor l eaks.
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Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
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After e ach use, inspect complete unit fo r
loose o r damaged p arts. Clean t he un it and
labels using a damp cloth with a mild det er-
gent.
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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter decreases engine perform-
ance and increases fuel consumption and
harmful emissions. Always clean after e very
5 hours of operation.
1. Clean the air filter cover and the area
around it to keep dirt from falling into the
carburetor chamber when the cover is
opened.
2. Open air filter cover b y pus hing button
(see illustration). Remove air filter.
NOTE:
To avoid creating a fire hazard or
producingharmfulevaporativeemissions, do
not clean filter in gasoline or other flammable
solvent.
3. Wash the filter in soap and water.
4. Allow filter to dry.
5. Replace air filter and close cover.
Air Filter Cover
Air Filter
Button
MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST -
ING SCREEN
W ARNING:
The muff ler on this prod-
uct con tains chemicals known t o the State of
California to cause cancer .
As yourunit isused,carbondeposits buildup
on the muf fler and spark arresting screen.
For normal homeowner use, however, the
mufflerandsparkarrestingscreenwill notre-
quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we
recommend that your muffler be serviced or
replaced by your authorized service dealer.