Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from the top down.This will prevent grass from wrapping round the drive shaft housing and string head, which may cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped round the string head, stop the engine, disconnect the sparking plug wire, and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in oil dripping from the silencer. Fig. 5 ...................................................................... 9 OPERATION ADV

Call Homelite customer service for assistance. The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. SAVE Th

. Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts. . Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If approached, stop engine and attachment. . Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense. Do not use product while tired or under the influ ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. . Do not operate in poor lighting. . Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over reaching can r

performance and durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, (ii) Intake manifold. and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. (iii) Air filter. (b) As the non-road or small off-road engine owner, you should be aware, however, (3) Ignition System that Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., may deny you warranty coverage if your non-road or small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper (i) Spark Plugs. maintenance, or

Use the manufacturer’s replacement string for best perfor- mance. 1. Stop the engine and disconnect the sparking plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn clockwise. 2. Remove the empty spool from the string head. Keep the spring attached to the spool. 3. To install the new spool, make sure the two strings are captured in the slots opposite each other on the new spool. Make sure the ends of each string are extended approximately 152 mm (6 in) beyond each slot. 4. Threa