Instruction manual

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S Keep all parts of your body away from blade,
trimmer head, and muffler when engine is
running. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit before
storing or transporting in vehicle.
S Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting
the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by
starting engine and letting it run until it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally
cause injury. Unit can be hung by the shaft.
S Always install transport guard on blade be-
fore transporting or strorage.
S Store the unit out of the reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibra-
tions through prolonged use of petrol pow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vesseldam-
age in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
occur such as num bness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condi-
tion of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the following
list:
S Brushcutter
S Blade
S Blade shield
S Blade shield screws (4)
S Cupped washer
S Large nut for installing blade
S Trimmer head
S Plastic shield
S Nut(screwedontoplasticshield)
S Loop handle
S Securing plate
S Bolt
S Wing nut
S J--handle
S Screws (2)
S Hex wrench
S Wrench
S Shoulder strap
S Transport guard
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug before performing any as-
sembly procedures.
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer .
TOOLS REQUIRED
S Hex wrench (provided)
S Adjustable wrench
S Phillips screwdriver
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
DANGER: To avoid serious injury, the
barrier portion of the handle must be installed as
shown to provide a barrier between operator
and the spinning blade.
1. Position the loop handle on the shaft. Note
that the handle must be mounted between
the arrows on the shaft.
2. Install the bolt, securing plate and wing
nut as shown in the illustration.
3. Attach the J--handle to the loop handle
using the two screws as shown.
4. Make a final adjustment of the handle to a
comfortable working position. Tighten the
wing nut.