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EDGING -- Adjust trimmer tothe edgingposi-
tion (see TWIST AND EDGE section). Allow
onlythetipofthe linetomake contact. Donot
force trimmer line into work a rea.
Edging
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect t he spark
plug before performing maintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORTANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in theinstruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work o n the
product,WEEDEATERmaynot payfor
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to maintain and perform
general maintenance.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Spark Plug Boot
S Air Filter
S Housing Screws
S Assist Handle Screws
S Debris Shield
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement o f damaged or worn parts.
S STOP Switch -- EnsureSTOP switchfunc-
tions properly by pushing and holding the
switchin theSTOP position.Makesureen-
gine stops. Restart engine and continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of unit if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
S Debris Shield -- Discontinue use of unit if
debris shield is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
looseordamagedparts. Cleantheunitand
labels using adamp cloth witha milddeter-
gent.
S Wipe of f 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 every
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 by pushing button
(see illustration). Rem ove air filter.
NOTE: To avoid creating a fire hazard or
producingharmful evaporative em issions,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
WARNING: The muf fler on this prod-
uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
As your unitis used, carbondeposits buildup
on the m uffler and spark a rresting screen.
For normal homeowner use, however , the
mufflerand spark arresting screen will n otre-
quire any service. After 50 hours of use, we
recommend that your muffler be serviced or
replaced by your auth orized service dealer.
REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the spark plug each year to ensure
the engine starts easier and runs better. Set
spark plug gap at 0.025 inch (0.6 mm). Igni-
tion timing is fixed and nonadjustable.
1. T wist, then pull off spark plug boot.
2. Remove spark plug from cylinder and dis-
card .
3. Replace with Champion RCJ-6Y spark
plug and t ighten securely with a 3 /4 inch
(19 mm) socket wrench.
4. Reinstall the spark plug boot.