Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; OPERATOR SAFETY
2 SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions shouldalways be followed to reduce the risk of fireand serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.This power unit can be dangerous! Operator isresponsible for following unit and manualinstructions and warnings. R...
Page 3 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING SHIELD
3 S Always store gasoline in a container ap-proved for flammable liquids. CUTTING SAFETY WARNING: Inspect the area before each use. Remove objects (rocks, brokenglass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrownby or become entangled in line. Hard objectscan damage trimmer head and be throwncausing serio...
Page 4 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
4 1. Remove wing nut from shield.2. Insert bracket into slot as shown.3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole in bracket. 4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt. Slot Shield WingNut Bracket Line Limiter Blade OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRIMMER READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPE...
Page 5 - HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
5 container momentarily to assure that the fuel isthoroughly mixed. Always read and follow thesafety rules relating to fuel before fueling yourunit. IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blendedfuels (called gasohol or using ethanol ormethanol) can attract moisture which leads toseparation and...
Page 6 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; OPERATING POSITION; Tab; TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE; Right
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS It is recommended that the engine not beoperated for longer than 1 minute at fullthrottle. OPERATING POSITION EyeProtection Long Pants Heavy Shoes ALWAYS WEAR: Cut from your right to your left. WARNING: Always wear eye protec- tion. Never lean over the trimmer head.Rocks or ...
Page 7 - MAINTENANCE; CLEAN AIR FILTER
7 Trimming 3 in. (8 cm)Above Ground SCALPING -- The scalping technique re-moves unwanted vegetationdown to theground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer headabout 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at anangle. Allow the tip of the line to strike theground around trees, posts, monuments, etc.This techniqu...
Page 8 - REPLACE SPARK PLUG; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; LINE REPLACEMENT; CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
8 Air Filter Cover Air Filter Screws MUFFLER AND SPARK ARREST-ING SCREEN WARNING: The muffler on this prod- uct contains chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer. WARNING: Muffler is very hot during and after use. Do not touch the muffler or al-low combustible material such as dry g...
Page 9 - STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE
9 STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unitbefore storing or transporting. S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated areawhere fuel vapors cannot reach sparks oropen flames from water heaters, electricmotors or switches, furnaces, etc. ...