CUTTINGSAFETY
WARNING: Inspect the area before
each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damage the trimmer head and be thrown
causing serious injury.
• Use only for+rimming, scalping, mowing and
sweeping. Do not use for edging, pruning or
hedge trimming
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-
reach.
• Keep all parts of your body away from mLrffler
and spinning line. Keep engine below waist
level A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
• Cut from your right to your Jeff. Cutting on left
side of the shiefd will throw debris away from
the operato£
• Use only in daylight or good art_cial light
• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
• Allow engine to cool; secure unit before stor-
ing or transporting in vehicle.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing or trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuef Ieft in the carbure-
tor by sta_ng the engine and letting it run urrbl
it stops.
• Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors
cannot reach sparks or open 1lames from wa-
ter heaters, electric motors or switches, fur-
naces, etc
• Store unit so line limiter blade cannot acciden-
tally cause injury. The unit can be hung by the
shaft
• Store unR out of reach of children.
_IIWARNING: The engine exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vesse} or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or ab-
normal swefIings Prolonged use in cold
weather has been linked to blood vessef dam-
age in otherwise healthy people. Ifsymptoms
Occur such as numbness, 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-
ica_ 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.
SPECIAL NOTICE: This unit is equipped
with a temperature limiting muffler and spark
arresting screen which meets the require-
ments of California Codes 4442 and 4443. AIi
U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require by law that
many internal combustion engines be
equipped with a spark arresting screen, tfyou
operate in a locale where such regulations ex-
ist, you are legally responsible for maintaining
the operating condition of these parts. Failure
to do so is a violabon of the law. For normal
homeowner use, the muffler and spark arrest-
ing screen will not require any service After
50 hours of use, we recommend that your
muffler be serviced or replaced by your autho-
rized service dealer.
_ WARNING: If received assembled,
repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and al_fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-g723.
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
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
WARNING: When adjusting the assist
handle, be sure it remains above the safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.
1. Loosen w{ng nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handte on the shaft to an upright
posttion; retighten wing nut.
NOTE: Your unit is equipped with a special
accessory attached to the assist handle that
can store an extra replacement spool of line.
To store extra spool, pus hspool into accesso-
ry untiI it snaps into place. The spool can be
removed by fgmIy pul_ing on the tap button
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Tap Button /
