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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 t o carburetor adjustments and t esting
done by the manufacturer.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: When a djust 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 must 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 wh ich cuts excess l ine to the proper
length. The lin e limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cu t you.
For proper ori entation of shield, see K NOW
YOUR TRI MMER i llustration in OPER ATI ON
section.
1. Remove wi ng nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.
3. Pivo t shield untilbolt passesthrou gh holein
bracket.
4. Secu rely tighte n wing nut onto bolt.
Wing Nut
Bracket
Slot
Shield
Gearbox
PIVOT
