ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
If received assembled, repeat
all steps to ensure your unit is properly as-
sembled and all 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 customer support.
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.
INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-
MENT
CAUTION:
When installing trimmer attach-
ment, place the unit on a flat surface for stabil-
ity.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Shipping
protector
2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the trimmer
attachment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Before using the unit, tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Upper
Shaft
WARNING:
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. All attachments are designed
to be used in the primary hole unless otherwise
stated in the applicable attachment instruction
manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to seri-
ous injury or damage to the unit.
(TRIMMER ATTACHMENT)
LOOSEN
Knob
TIGHTEN
Guide Recess
Locking/
Attachment
Release
Button
Make sure the locking/
Locking/Release
Button in Primary Hole
For assembly of optional attachments, refer
to the ASSEMBLY section of the applicable
attachment instruction manual.
ATTACHING SHIELD
CAUTION:
The shield must be properly
installed. The shield provides partial protection
from the risk of thrown objects to the operator
and others and is equipped with a line limiter
blade which cuts excess line to the proper
length. The line limiter blade (on underside of
shield) is sharp and can cut you. For proper
orientation of shield, see KNOW YOUR TRIM-
MER illustration in OPERATION section.
1. Insert bracket into slot.
2. Pivot shield until shield and bracket holes
are aligned.
3. Insert bolt through shield and bracket.
4. Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Bracket
Wing
nut
ATTACHING THE ASSIST HANDLE
CAUTION:
When attaching the assist han-
dle, be sure it remains between the arrows on
the shaft.
1. Position the handle between the 2 arrows
on the shaft.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position.
3. Fit the screw and wing nut.
4. Tighten wing nut.
Wing nut
Shaft
9
Slot
Bolt
Shield
Handle
Bolt