CONTENTS PAGE
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ........... '............. 1
SAFETY RULES ................................. 2
ASSEMBLY ..................................... 3
OPERATION ..................................... 4
MAINTENANCE .................................. 5
SERVICE/ADJ USTM ENTS ......................... 6
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 7
STORAGE ....................................... 7
WARRANTY INFORMATION ........................ 8
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONALSYMBOLS
Thisoperator'smanualdescribessafetyand international
symbolsand pictographsthatappearon thisproduct.Read the
operator'smanualfor completesafety,assembly,operating,
maintenanceand repairinformation,
SYMBOL MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicatesdanger,warningor
caution.Maybe usedin conjunction
withothersymbolsorpictogrephs.
•WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Read the operator's manual(s) and
follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
• WARNING: Never use blades or
Donotinstall flailing devices, This unit is
anytype ofblade designed for line trimmer use only,
onthisUnit. Use of any other accessories or
attachments will increase the risk
of injury.
•Do not allow a person to use this unit unless instructions are
read and understood. Never allow children to operate or play
with the unit.
•Do not operate this unit when tired, illor under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Alwayswear heavy,long pants, boots, gloves, and a long
sleeveshirt.Do notwearlooseclothing,jewelry,shortpants,
sandals,or go barefoot.Securehairso itisabove
shoulderlevel.
Inspect unitbefore eachuse. Replacedamaged parts. Check
for fuel leaks.Makesure allfasteners are inplaceand secure.
Replacecuttingattachmentpartsthatarecracked,chipped,
or damagedinany way.Makesurethe cuttingattachmentis
properlyInstalledand securelyfastened. Besurethe cutting
attachmentshieldis properlyattached,and inthe position
recommendedbythe manufacturer.Use onlyflexible, non-
metalliclinerecommendedbythemanufacturer.Neveruse,
for example,wire orwire-ropewhichcan breakoffand
becomea dangerousprojectile.
•Keepfirm footing andbalance.Do not over-reach:Keepcutting
attachmentbelowwaistlevel.Keepall partsofyourbodyaway
from therotatingcuttingattachmentandhotsurfaces.
• Neverstartor runtheunitinsidea closedroomor building;
breathingexhaustfumescankill.
WEAR EYE AND HEARING
PROTECTION •
WARNING: Thrownobjectsand
loudnoisecan causesevereeye
injuryand hearingloss.Wear eye
protectionmeetingANSI Z87.1
standardsandear protectionwhen
operating this unit.Use a full face •
shieldwhen needed.
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders,
especially children and pets, at
least 50 feet (15m) from the
operating area,
•THROWN OBJECTS AND
ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without
the cutting attachment shield in
place. Keep away from the rotating
cutting attachment.
Pour fuel outdoors where there are no sparks and flames.
Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping the engine. Do
not smoke while fueling. Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move
at least 10 ft. (3 m) away from the fueling source and site
before starting engine.
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can
be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment.
Clear the area of children, bystanders and pets. At a
minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets outside a
50 ft. (15 m) radius; outside the 50 ft. zone, there is still a risk
of injury to bystanders from being struck with the moving
strings in the event of a cutting lines thrust or other
unexpected reaction of the saw.
The cutting attachment may be spinning during carburetor
adjustments. Wear your protective equipment and observe all
safety instructions. When the unit is turned off make sure the
cutting attachment has stopped before the unit is set down.
• The handles and shield must be mounted according to the
instructions. The unit is designed to be used while positioned
on the right side.
