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Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
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IDENTIFICATIONOFSYMBOLS DANGER! Thisbrushcutter Read and understand the instruction manual before canbedangerous! Carelessor using the brushcutter. improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Alwayswearappropriateearprotection,eyeprotectionandheadprotection. SAFETYRULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire andseriousinjury. Readandfollowallinstruc- tions. Failuretodosocanresultinseriousin- jury. DANGER:Th
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S Makecarburetoradjustmentswiththelower Stopcoasting end supported to prevent the blade from blade by contact contactinganyobject.Holdtheunitbyhand; with cut material. do not usetheshoulder strap for support. S Keepothersawaywhenmakingcarburetor adjustments. S Use only recommended Weed Eater ® ac- cessories and replacement parts. S Have all maintenance and service not ex- plained inthis manualperformedby anau- thorizedservicedealer. FUELSAFETY OPERATORSAFETY S Mix and pour fuel outdoors. S Dress
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SPECIALNOTICE:Exposuretovibrations inginthefingers,hands,orjoints,discontinue through prolonged use of gasoline powered theuseofthistoolandseekmedicalattention. handtoolscouldcausebloodvesselornerve An anti-vibration system does not guarantee damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of the avoidanceof theseproblems. Users who peoplepronetocirculationdisordersorabnor- operatepowertoolsonacontinualandregular malswellings.Prolongeduseincoldweather basis must monitor closely their physical has been
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3. Secure the mountingbracket by tighten- ingthe screws withthehex wrench. Upper Shoulder 4. Locate the decal on the handlebar. This StrapClamp decal includes an arrow. Position the handlebar with the mounting bracket at POWERHEAD theend of the arrow. END 5. Position the second bracket cover over thehandlebar. Alignthemountingbrack- et and the bracket cover screw holes. Again make sure the handlebar is at the ATTACHMENT end of the arrow. Lower Shoulder END 6. Insert twoscrews andhand tightenonly
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OPERATION KNOWYOURBRUSHCUTTERATTACHMENT READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR BRUSHCUTTERATTACHMENT.Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourself withthelocationof various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Hanger Shaft Gearbox Blade Shield Blade BLADE BLADESHIELD The BLADE is designed for cutting grass, TheBLADESHIELDprovidesprotectionfrom weeds, and brushup to 1/2inchin diameter. the spinningblade. 2. Press and hold the loc
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INSTALLINGATTACHMENT S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS -- Blade Thrust can occur without warning if HANGER the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is Anattachmenthangerisprovidedforstorage morelikelytooccurinareaswhereitisdiffi- whenattachmentisnotinuse.Toinstallhang- cult tosee the material beingcut. By using er on attachment: the unit properly, the occurrence of blade 1. Remove the shaft cap from the attach- thrust will be reduced and the operator will ment (if present) anddiscard. be less likely to
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RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION 2o’clock WARNING: The operator or others mustnottrytoclearawaycutmaterialwiththe Cut usingthe2 engine running or the blade turning to avoid o’clock to4 o’clock serious injury. Stop engine and blade before 4 o’clock positionof the removing materials wrapped around bladeor blade shaft. MAINTENANCE BLADEMAINTENANCE WARNING:Always stopunit anddis- connect spark plug wire before performing WARNING:Thebladewillcontinueto maintenance. spinaftertheenginestopsorafterthethrott
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6. Placethecupped washeronto theshaft. 8. Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench Makesurethecuppedsideofthewasher while holdingscrewdriver in position. is towardtheblade. 9. Removethescrewdriver. 7. Install blade nut by threading onto the 10. Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds shaftcounterclockwiseasyouarefacing against the shield, or appears to be un- thenut. even, thebladeis not centered, and you NOTE: Makesureallpartsareinplaceasillus- must reinstall. trated,andthebladeissandwichedbetween
