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. Read the operator’s manual before use. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury. Save operator’s manual. Trimmer line can throw objects violently. You can b...
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 HANDLE; PIVOT; OPERATION; KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
5 For normal homeowner use, the muffler and spark arresting screen will not require any service. After 50 hours of use, we recommend that your muffler be serviced or replaced by an au- thorized service dealer. ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled, repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly ...
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 8 - CUTTING METHODS
8 Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete or as- phalt can cause excessive wear to the trimmer head. If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or less, more than one tap will be required to ob- tain the most efficient line length. WARNING: Use only 0.080 ...
Page 9 - MAINTENANCE; HELPFUL TIP
9 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments. HELPFUL TIP IMPORTANT: Have all repairs other than the rec- ommended maintenance described in the instruction manual performed by an authorized service dealer. If any dealer other than a...
Page 10 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; REPLACING THE LINE
10 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING THE LINE 1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button. 2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool. 3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two lengths of 12-1/2 feet of 0.080 ″ (2 mm) di- ameter WEED EATER brand line. WARNING: Never use wire, rope, string, etc...
Page 11 - STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE; ENGINE
11 STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool before storing or trans- porting. 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, etc. S Store unit w...