Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
2 IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious injury. DANGER: Use only specified trimmer head, spool, and 0.095 inch (2.4 mm) recom- mended trimmer line. Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc. This attachment ...
Page 4 - SAFETY RULES; OPERATOR SAFETY
4 SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- tions. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and...
Page 5 - EDGER SAFETY
5 TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE S Allow engine to cool; secure unit before storing or transporting in vehicle. S Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops. S Store unit and fuel in area where fu...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-
8 WARNING: Never lean over dis- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri- ous injury or blindness. WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used. Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit. Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- b...
Page 9 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR UNIT
9 Locking/Release Button in Primary Hole For assembly of optional attachments (see list on page 11), refer to the ASSEMBLY sec- tion of the applicable attachment instruction manual. ATTACHING THE SHIELD WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protec- tion from t...
Page 10 - HELPFUL TIP
10 START LEVER The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting system by moving the start lever to the START position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs. After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up 10--15 ...
Page 11 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
11 4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine starts and runs. 5. Allow unit to run for 10--15 seconds, then fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen- gage the starting system. STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until engi...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE
13 SCALPING -- The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique in- creases line wear. Sca...
Page 14 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; REPLACING THE LINE
14 INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN WARNING: The muffler on this prod- uct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen and must be removed to avoid creating a fire haz- ard or ...
Page 15 - STORAGE
15 4. Thread replacement trimmer head onto the shaft by turning counterclockwise. Tighten until secure. 5. Remove the screwdriver. CARBURETOR IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT WARNING: Keep others away when making idle speed adjustments. The trimmer head, blade or any optional attachment will be spinning during...