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Theoperationofanytrimmercan resultin
foreignobjectsbeingthrownintotheeyes,
whichcan resultinsevereeyedamage.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eyeshields
while operatingyourtrimmeror performing
any adjustmentsor repairs. Werecom-
mendstandardsafetyglassesora wide
visionsafetymaskwornoverspectacles.
TO ADJUSTTRIMMING HEIGHT
_CAUTION: Stop the engine and wait for
all moving parts to stop. Disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug and place wire
where it cannot come in contact with plug.
The height of cut can be set to six (6) dif-
ferent positions ranging from 1-1/2 inches
to 3 inches. Recommended cutting height
for the average yard is 2 inches.
1. To adjust trimming height, push in the
locking plate tab and move trimmer
head up or down to desired position.
2. Release tab and be sure head is
locked into one of the six (6) height
positions.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRIMMER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed is controlled by a throt- Adj
tie located on the side of the upper handle. Trimmer
FAST position is for starting and normal Head
trimming. SLOW is for light trimming and
fuel economy. STOP is for stopping the Locking
engine. Plate Tab
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TRIMMER HEAD DRIVE CONTROL
Your trimmer is equipped with a trimmer
head drive control bar which will require
the operator to be positioned behind the
trimmer handle to operate the trimmer.
• Trimmer head rotation is controlled by
holding the trimmer head control bar
down to the handle.
• Trimmer head rotation will stop when
the control bar is released.
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your trimmer is shipped without oil in the
engine. For type and grade of oil to use,
see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section
of this manual.
Ar_CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler
on startup.
1. Be sure trimmer is level.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout.
3. You receive a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fill spout into the engine.
4. Insert and tighten dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may
need to change the oil more often under
dusty, dirty conditions.
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