Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; OPERATOR SAFETY
2 SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must al-ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire andserious injury. Read and follow all instruc-tions.This power unit can be dangerous! Operator isresponsible for following instructions and warn-ings on unit and in ...
Page 3 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING SHIELD
3 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 the trimmer head and be throwncausing serious injury. S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing,edging and swee...
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 inbracket. 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 OP...
Page 5 - HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
5 IMPORTANT Experience indicates that alcohol blendedfuels (called gasohol or using ethanol ormethanol) can attract moisture which leads toseparation and formation of acids during stor-age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel systemof an engine while in storage.To avoid engine problems, empty the fuel sy...
Page 6 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; OPERATING POSITION; Tab; TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE; Right
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING POSITION Eye Protection 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 debris can ricochet or be thrown intoeyes and face and cause blindness or otherserious inj...
Page 7 - MAINTENANCE; CLEAN AIR FILTER
7 about 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 technique increases line wear. Scalping MOWING -- Your trimmer is ideal for mowingin places conventional lawn mowers cannotreach. In the mowing position, keep ...
Page 8 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; STORAGE
8 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS LINE REPLACEMENT 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tapbutton. 2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut alength of 20 feet of 0.080 ! (2 mm) diameter Weed Eater r brand line. WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc., which can...