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For normal homeowner use, the muffler and
spark arresting 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,
repeatallstepstoensureyourunitisproperly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for dam age. Donot 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 oilresidue onmufflerisnormal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: Whenadjusting t heassist
handle,besureitremains abovethesafety l abel
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate thehandle o nthe shaft t o a nupright
position; retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shield must be p rop-
erly in stalled.The shi eldprovides p artialprotec-
tion fromtherisk ofthrown objects totheopera-
tor andothers and is equ ipped witha line l imiter
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 TRIMMER illu stration in OPERA TION
section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivot shielduntilbolt p assesthroughholein
bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Slot
Shield
Wing
Nut
Bracket
Line Limiter
Blade
PIVOT