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Bring the powerhead engine to cutting speed
before entering the material to be cut.
If the blade does not turn when you squeeze
the throttle trigger of the powerhead, make
sure the attachment is fully inserted into the
coupler.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
powerhead engine to return to idle speed
when not cutting. The blade should not turn
while the engine is running at idle. If the blade
turns at idle, do not use your unit. Refer to the
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT section of
the powerhead manual or contact your autho-
rized service dealer.
S Maintain good firm footing while using the
unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a com-
fortable apart position.
S Cut while swinging the upper part of your
body from left to right.
S Asyoumoveforwardtothenextareatocut,
be sure to maintain your balance, and footing.
Cut using the 2
o’clock to 4 o’clock
position of the
blade
2 o’clock
4 o’clock
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION
WARNING: The operator or others
must not try to clear away cut material with the
engine running or the blade turning to avoid
serious injury . Stop engine and blade before
removing materials wrapped around blade or
shaft.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug wire before performing
maintenance.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S Blade Shield -- Discontinue use of brushcut-
ter attachment if blade shield is damaged.
S Trimmer Shield -- Discontinue use of brush-
cutter attachment if trimmer shield is dam-
aged.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PARTS
S Blade nut
S Fasteners
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND DECALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose
or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals
using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
BLADE MAINTENANCE
WARNING: The blade will continue to
spin after the engine stops or after the throttle
trigger has been released. To avoid serious
injury, make sure the blade has stopped
coasting and disconnect the spark plug before
performing work on the blade.
WARNING: Always replace a blade
that is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way. Never attempt to
straighten and reuse a damaged blade. Use
only specified replacement blade. Wear pro-
tective gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to help avoid injury.
S Check blade for flatness periodically. Lay
the blade on a flat surface to inspect for flat-
ness. Throw away a blade that is not flat.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REPLACING TH E LINE
1. Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap but-
ton.
2. Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
3. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or cut two
lengths of
12-1/2 feet of 0.080″ (2 mm) di-
ameter Weed Eaterr brand line.
WARNING: Never use wire, rope,
string, etc., which can break off and become a
dangerous missile.
4. Insert ends of the lines about 1/2 inch (1
cm) into the small holes on the inside of
spool.
Small
Holes
Spool
Hub
Line in Notch
Line in Notch
Line exit holes
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