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ist, youarelegallyresponsibleformaintaining
theoperatingconditionoftheseparts. Failure
to do so is a violation of the law. For normal
homeowneruse,the m ufflerandsparkarrest-
ing screen will not require any service.
After 50 hours of use, we recommend that
your muffler be serviced or replaced by your
authorized service dealer.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeatallstepstoensure yourunit isproperly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. 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.
Findingfuelor oil residueon muf fleris normal
due t o carburetor adjustments and t esting
done by the manufacturer .
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the assist
handle,besureit remains abovethe safety label
and below the m ark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to anupright
position; retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must b e prop-
erly installed.The shieldprovides partialprotec-
tion from the risk ofthrown objects to theopera-
tor and others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW
YOUR TR IMMER i llustratio n in OPERA TION
section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shield untilbolt passesthrough holein
bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Wing Nut
Bracket
Slot
Shield
Gearbox
PIVOT
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THISINSTRUCTION MANUALAND SAFETYRULES BEFOREOPERA TINGYOURUNIT.
Compare the illustrations with your unit to f amiliarize yourself with thelocation of the various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Primer
Bulb
Line Limiter
Blade
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Assist Handle
Starter Handle
STOP
Switch
Throttle
Trigger
Choke Lever
Spark Plug
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Shaft
Muffler
Safety Label
Shaft Mark or Arrow