Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; DANGER; OPERATOR SAFETY
2 SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- tions. Failure to do so can result in serious in- jury. DANGER : This power tool can be dan- gerous! This unit can c...
Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3 S Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic plants thrown by spinning blade. S Stay alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, upset or under influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you are doing; use common sense. S Wear hearing protection....
Page 4 - ASSEMBLY; TOOLS REQUIRED; HANDLEBAR CLAMP BASE; SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
4 ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, re- peat all steps to ensure your unit is properly as- sembled and all fasteners are secure. Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam- aged parts. NOTE: If you need assistance or find that parts are missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723. TOOLS REQUIRED S ...
Page 5 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR BRUSHCUTTER ATTACHMENT
5 Spacer Tabs LOWER SHOULDER STRAP CLAMP Spacer Tabs positioned for use on 1 " diameter upper tube 1. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp over the upper tube above the handlebar. 2. Position the lower shoulder strap clamp under the upper tube and align the upper and lower clamp screw holes (use...
Page 7 - MAINTENANCE
7 S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS -- Blade Thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi- cult to see the material being cut. By using the unit properly, the occurrence of blade thrust will be reduced and the operator will b...
Page 8 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; BLADE REPLACEMENT; GEARBOX; STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE
8 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BLADE REPLACEMENT WARNING: The blade will continue to spin after the engine stops or after the throttle trigger has been released. To avoid serious injury, make sure the blade has stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug before performing work on the blade. WARNING: W...
Page 9 - LIMITED WARRANTY
9 LIMITED WARRANTY ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, Division of WCI Outdoor Prod- ucts, Inc. , warrants to the original purchaser that each new Weed Eater ! ! ! ! brand gasoline tool or attachment is free from defects in mate- rial and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this wa...