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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 findparts
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.
SHAFT ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
When assembling shaft, place
the unit on a flat surface for stability.
1. Align grooves on upper and lower shafts.
Upper Shaft
Lower Shaft
Grooves
2. Push thetwo shafts together un til thelower
shaft is fully seated in the upper shaft (the
shafts lock into place).
3. Slidelowerlockingsleeveassemblyover
upperlockingsleeveassembly andtight-
en by turning clockwise.
Upper Locking
Sleeve Assembly
Lower Locking
Sleeve Assembly
NOTE: If locking sleeve assembly will not
tighten, the shafts are not f ully seated.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: When adjustingtheassist
handle,besureitremains a bovethesafetylabel
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate thehandle onthe shaftto a nupright
position; retighten wing nut.
NOTE: Your unit is equippedwith aspecial
accessory attached to the assist ha ndle that
can store an extra replacement spool ofline.
Tostoreextraspool,pushspoolintoaccesso-
ry until it snaps into place. The spool can be
removed by firmly pulling on the tap button.
Tap Button
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 shielduntilboltpassesthroughholein
bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.