Throttle trigger 2. Handlebar 13. Throttle lock- -- out 3. ON/STOP (I/0) switch 14. Starter handle 4. Throttle cable clip 15. Fuel cap 5. Shoulder harness clamp 16. Primer bulb 6. Shoulder harness 17. Start lever 7. Trimmer head 18. Muffler 8. Line limiter blade 19. Wrench 9. Combination shield 20. Hex wrench 10. Shaft 21. Transport guard 11. Blade 22. Instruction manual 2 IDENTIFICATIONOFSYMBOLSIDENTIFICATIONOFSYMBOLS A. D. F. I. G. B. E. J. C. K. H. A. WARNING! This brushcutter can be dangerou

INSTALLATION OF THE TRIMMER HEAD SlotShieldBracket 3.Secureshieldtobracketwithbolt. Bolt CONFIGURING YOUR UNIT You can configure your unit using a cutting head for grass and light weeds, or a weed blade for cutting grass, weeds, and brush up to 1 cm in diameter. To assemble your unit, go to the section for the desired configuration and follow the instructions. NOTE: If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the threaded shaft, remove the covering to expose the threads. Before installi

S Use the shoulder harness and keep a firm grip on the unit with both hands. A properly adjusted shoulder harness will support the weight of the unit, freeing your arms and hands to control and guide the cutting motion. S Keep feet comfortably spread apart and braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust of unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm footing and balance. S Keep blade below waist level; it will be easier to maintain control of unit. S Do not raise the engine above your waist as the blade can

USE CLEAN FILL FUNNELS. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL (See Fig. 7) • With engine level, remove engine oil filler plug. • Fill engine with oil to point of overflowing. For ap proxi mate ca pac i ty see “PRODUCT SPEC I FI CATIONS” on page 3 of this manual. • Tilt tiller back on its wheels and then re-level. • With engine level, refill to point of overflowing if neces sary. Re place oil filler plug. • For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See “OIL VISCOSITY CHART” in the Main

• Loosen (do not remove) tine shield nut on underside of tine shield. • Pull belt guard out and away from unit. • Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure. Be sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely. CAP NUTS AND WASH ERS BELT GUARD TINE SHIELD NUT Fig. 20 TO REPLACE V-BELTS (See Figs. 21 and 22) Replace V-belts if they have stretched considerably or if they show cracks or frayed edges. There are two (2) V-belts -forward (ins

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tiller does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must main tain tiller as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tiller. At least once a season, check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in

Attachment CouplerKnobLOOSEN TIGHTEN 2. Press and hold the locking/release button. Locking/Release Button Attachment Upper Shaft Coupler 3. While securely holding the engine and upper shaft, pull the attachment straight out of the coupler. INSTALLING OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS 1. Remove the shaft cap from the attachment (if present). 2. Position locking/release button of attachment into guide recess of coupler. 3. Push the attachment into the coupler until the locking/release button snaps into the pri

A blade with worn teeth besides providing poor performance might also generate a sudden thrust. This can result in a violent sideways kick caused when the blade touches against wood or solid bodies, such thrust might then cause the operator to loose control of the machine itself. Never attempt to work with a damaged blade but replace it with a new one. THRUST: can occur when using any type of circular blade within the risk area: therefore it is advisable to cut using the remaining area of the bl