Instructions / Assembly

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REPLACING THE TRIMMER HEAD
WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade to avoid
injury. The blade is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving.
WARNING: Do not attempt to use any blades, washers, nuts, or fastening hardware other than shown in
the following illustrations. These parts must be provided by the manufacturer and installed as shown
below. Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you or others.
1. Align hole in dust cup with hole in side of gearbox by rotating the trimmer
head.
2. Insert a small screwdriver or into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from
turning while loosening the trimmer head.
3. While holding the screwdriver in position, thread trimmer head off the shaft
in the direction (clockwise looking from bottom of unit).
4. Install the new trimmer head. While holding the screwdriver in position,
thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the direction (counterclockwise
looking from bottom of unit).
5. Tighten until secure.
6. Remove the screwdriver.
ADD OIL
This product is shipped without oil. User must add the proper amount of oil before operating the
product for the first time. The oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 2.7 fl. oz. For general use (above
40° F), we recommend 30W, 4-stroke engine oil.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Select good quality detergent oil bearing the American Petroleum Institute (API) service classifications
SJ, SL, or SM (synthetic oils may be used). Use the ASE viscosity grade of oil from the following chart
that matches the starting temperature anticipated before the next oil changes.
Engine Oil Temperature Recommendations
To add oil, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the product is on a level surface. Tilting the product to assist in filling
will cause oil to flow into engine areas and will cause damage.
2. Unscrew the dipstick from the engine.
3. Slowly add the engine oil.
4. To check the oil level, wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
5. Next, insert the dipstick into the oil fill opening without screwing it in. Remove the
dipstick to check the oil level mark.
6. If required, slowly add more oil until the mark reads just below the upper limit line
on the dipstick. Do not overfill the crankcase.
7. Firmly tighten the dipstick and check for any leaks.
Location of
oil fill &
dipstick