Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; I. GENERAL OPERATION; TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 SAFETY RULES I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions on the machine and in the manual before starting. Be thor ough ly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. • Keep all pa...
Page 3 - SERVICE NOTES
18 SERVICE NOTES 3 • Stop the rotating trimmer head when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Wait for the cutting lines to stop rotating. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equipment and allow it to cool, before clean ing, repairing or inspecting the unit. Be sure the trimmer head...
Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; Remove loose parts included with trim-; CAUTION: Muffl er and other engine; HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRIMMER; Raise upper handle section into place; Loss of 1. Belt not driving. 1. Put belt on pulleys or
4 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new trimmer. IMPORTANT: This trimmer is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.Your new trimmer has been as sem bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassemb...
Page 5 - OTHER; CAUTION: Never store the trimmer; ENGINE; OPERATION
16 4. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. HANDLE You can fold your trimmer handle for stor-age.• Loosen handle knob enough to allow upper handle to be folded forward. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage or transportation, be sure to fold the handle...
Page 6 - STORAGE; TRIMMER
6 These symbols may appear on your trimmer or in literature supplied with the product.Learn and understand their meaning. FAST CAUTION FUEL SLOW OIL ENGINE OFF Starter handle Gasoline cap Primer Trimmer head Handle knob Trimmer line Engine oil cap with dipstick Chassis cover Trimmer head control bar...
Page 7 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments:; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with
14 Chassis cover Screw SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Stop engine.2. Make sure the rotating lines and all moving parts have completely stopped.3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in con- tact with plug. TO R...
Page 8 - CLEANING; CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
8 3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly pour 3/4 (15 oz.) of the oil from the container down the oil fi ll spout into the engine. 4. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Insert and tighten dipstick, then re-move it to check oil level. 5. Continue adding small amounts of oil and ...
Page 9 - TRIMMING TIPS
12 Retainer clip Carrier plate opening Trimmer line TO REPLACE TRIMMER LINE1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. 2. Remove worn trimmer line from line carrier plate. 3. Fold new, cut to length, trimmer line in half and insert fo...
Page 10 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; • Follow the maintenance schedule in this; MAINTENANCE; WARNING: Use only the specifi ed; Wrap trimmer line around front of chas-
10 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this trimmer does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain trimmer as instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly m...