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ist, youare legallyresponsibleformaintaining
theoperatingconditionof theseparts. Fa ilure
to do so is a violation of the law . For normal
homeowner use,themufflerandsparkarrest-
ing screen will not require any se rvice.
After 50 hours of u se, we recommend that
your muffler be serviced or replaced by your
authorized service dealer.
ASSEM BLY
WARNING: If received asse mbled,
repeat allsteps toensureyour unit isproperly
asse mbled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for dam age. 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.
Finding fuelor oil residue onmuffler is nor m al
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: Whenadjust ing the assist
handle, besure itremains abovethe safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate th e handle on the shaft to an upright
positi on; retighten wing nut.
ATTACHING SHIELD
WARNING: The shield m ust be prop-
erly installed.The sh i eldprovi de s partial p rotec-
tion fromthe risk of thrown objects t o the opera-
tor and others and is equipped w ith a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The lin e limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cu t you.
For proper orientation of shield, see KNOW
YOUR TRIMMER illu stration in OPERATI ON
section.
1. Remove wing nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivo t shield untilbolt passe s through holein
bracket.
4. Secur ely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Wing Nut
Bracket
Slot
Shield
Gearbox
PIVOT
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
READ THIS I NSTRUCTION M ANUAL ANDSAFETY RULESBEFOR EOPERATING YOURUNI T.
Compare the illustrations wi th your unit to familiarize yourse lf with the locatio n 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