CUTTING SAFETYS Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
WARNING:Inspecttheareabeforefrom water heaters, electric motors or
each use. Remove objects (rocks, brokenswitches, furnaces, etc.
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrownS Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally
by or become entangled in line. Hard objectscause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube.
can damage the trimmer head and be thrownS Store the unit out of the reach of children
causing serious injury.SPECIAL NOTICE:Exposuretovibra-
S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowingtions through prolonged use of gasoline pow-
and sweeping. Do not use for edging, prun-ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
ing or hedge trimming.nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not over-joints of people prone to circulation disorders
reach.or abnormal swellings. Prolonged use in cold
S Keep all parts of your body away from muf-weather has been linked toblood vessel dam-
fler and spinning line. Keep engine belowage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms
waist level. A hot muffler can cause seriousoccur such as numbness, pain, loss of
burns.strength, change in skin color or texture, or
S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting onloss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
left side of the shield will throw debris awaydiscontinue the use of this tool and seek med-
from the operator.ical attention. An anti-vibration system does
S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.lems. Users who operate power tools on a
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGEcontinual and regular basis must monitor
S Allow the engine to cool; secure unit beforeclosely their physical condition and the condi-
storing or transporting in vehicle.tion of this tool.
S Empty fuel tank before storing or transport-
ing the unit. Use upfuel left in the carburetor
by starting engine and letting it run until it
stops.
ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING:Makesureunitisproper-
ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.WARNING:Theshieldmustbeprop-
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam-erly installed. The shield provides partial
aged parts.protection from the risk of thrown objects to
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in thethe operator and others and is equipped with
empty fuel tank.a line limiter which cuts excess line. The line
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normallimiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and
due to carburetor adjustments and testingcan cut you.
done by the manufacturer.1. Remove nut from shield.
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
WARNING:Whenadjustingthehan-in bracket.
4. Reinstall nut and tighten securely with
dle, be sure it remains between the throttle
trigger and the safety label. Assist handlewrench (provided).
must be positioned only below the arrow.
1. Loosen handle by turning T--handle/Slot
screw counterclockwise.Shield
2. Rotate the handle on the tube to an up-
right position.
3. Adjust handle to a comfortable positionBracket
between the throttle trigger and the safety
label on the tube.
4. Retighten handle by turning T--handle/
screw clockwise.
Nut
Line Limiter Blade
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