Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS
2 IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious injury. Trimmer line can throw objects violently. You can be blinded or injured. Always wear hearing protection and safety glasses marked Z87. Always wear heavy, long pants, long sleeve...
Page 3 - OPERATOR SAFETY
3 IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS When servicing unit, use only identical replace- ment parts. Store unit indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children. Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before cleaning or servicing. WARNING: Fire hazard. Never mix, pour, or store gasoline or u...
Page 5 - ASSEMBLY; ADJUSTING THE ASSIST HANDLE; PIVOT; OPERATION; KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
5 For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any ser- vice. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho- rized service dealer. ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is prope...
Page 7 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; OPERATING POSITION
7 Choke Lever Starter Handle Primer Bulb 5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times. 6. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position. 7. Pull starter rope sharply until e...
Page 9 - MAINTENANCE; HELPFUL TIP
9 EDGING -- Adjust trimmer to the edging posi- tion (see TWIST AND EDGE section). Allow only the tip of the line to make contact. Do not force trimmer line into work area. Edging MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. HELPFUL T...
Page 10 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
10 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS LINE REPLACEMENT Pre-- wound spools offer the most convenient method for replacing line and ensuring opti- mum performance. S Replacement spools are color--coded to en- sure use of the correct spool with your unit. Be sure to use the same color spool as the existing spool....
Page 11 - STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE; ENGINE
11 STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, ...