Page 2 - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this trimmer until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,safety rules etc contained in this manual. Failure to comply may result in accidents involving fire, electric shock orserious personal injury. Save ope...
Page 3 - SAFETY
3 SAFETY Q Q Q Q Q Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevententanglement in any moving parts. Q Q Q Q Q Keep all bystanders, children and pets at least 15 m(50 ft) away. Q Q Q Q Q Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill or underthe influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. ...
Page 4 - SYMBOLS
4 SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning.Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution. I...
Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; TECHNICAL DATA
5 SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanationswith them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate anydanger. The instructions or warnings they give are not ...
Page 6 - INSTRUCTIONS
6 FEATURES Fig. 1 THROTTLE TRIGGER SILENCER GUARD STARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL AND REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD GRASS DEFLECTOR IGNITION SWITCH UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Q Q Q Q Q Carefully remove the product from the carton. Q Q Q Q Q Inspect the product to mak...
Page 7 - ASSEMBLY; SILENCER GUARD ASSEMBLY
7 ASSEMBLY SILENCER GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figure 4. 1. Remove silencer guard and two screws from the owner’s kit. 2. Attach the silencer guard to the rear housing. NOTE: Make sure the bent end of the silencer guardfits securely into the opening of the rear housing. 3. Install two screws. 4. Tighten scr...
Page 8 - WARNING; OPERATION; OPERATING THE TRIMMER
8 FILLING THE TANK 1. Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination. 2. Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap. 3. Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage. 4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket. 5...
Page 9 - ADVANCING THE STRING; CUTTING TIPS
9 OPERATION ADVANCING THE STRING ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAPADVANCE SYSTEM String advance is controlled by tapping string head on grasswhile running engine at full throttle. 1. Run engine at full throttle. 2. Tap string head on ground to advance string. String advances each time the head...
Page 10 - STARTING AND STOPPING
10 TO START A COLD ENGINE: 1. Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface. Move switch to “I” (RUN) position. NOTE: Unit is equipped with a positive on-off switch.Make sure switch is in the “I” (RUN) position beforestarting the unit. 2. Push primer bulb 8 to 10 times. 3. Set choke lever to choke position ( ...
Page 11 - MAINTENANCE; SPOOL REPLACEMENT
11 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts,accessories and attachments. Failure to do so cancause possible injury, poor performance and mayvoid your warranty. EYELETS SPRING SLOTS STRING HEAD DRIVE SHAFT Fig. 10 Fig. 11 EYELETS SPOOL RETAINER SPOOL 6. Make sure the st...
Page 12 - SPARK ARRESTER
12 STRING REPLACEMENTSee Figures 12, 13, 14 and 15. 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the sparking plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turnanticlockwise. 2. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old stringremaining on ...
Page 13 - FUEL CAP
13 The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a checkvalve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor-mance. If performance improves when the fuel cap isloosened, the check valve may be faulty or the filterclogged. Replace fuel cap if required. SPARKING PLUG This engine uses a Cham...
Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING
14 PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE S O L U T I O N S O L U T I O N S O L U T I O N S O L U T I O N S O L U T I O N IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. TROUBLESHOOTING 1...
Page 16 - WARRANTY; EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
16 SOUND POWER/PRESSURE AND HANDLE VIBRATION CHART FOR TRIMMERS /BRUSHCUTTERS Information on Noise Emission per European Machine Safety Directive 98/37/EC. The individual equipment listed was operated in a manner consistent with normal working conditions. The A-weighted sound pressure level (LpA) at...
Page 17 - NOTES