Use and Care Manual

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1. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the Driveshaft assembly. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Igni-
tion System and Recoil Starter.
2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
3. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD
to RUN, BACK to STOP.
4. FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is factory assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly but must be re-posi-
tioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.
5. DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY - Factory Assembled to the Power Head. Includes the Rear (right hand) Handle As-
sembly, Bearing Housing Assembly, Throttle Trigger, Front (loop, left hand) Handle Assembly, Flexible Drive Cable
and Safety Decals.
6. RAPID LOADER
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HEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming lines.
7. PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD ASSEMBLY - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). MUST be installed on unit before
use, see Assembly Instructions. Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife. Mounts on the Gear Housing Assem-
bly just above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deecting debris produced during the trimming
operation.
8. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Trims line to the correct length.
9. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradu-
ally for best operating technique.
10. TOP GUARD - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from hot engine.
11. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST -The mufer or
catalytic mufer controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of
carbon from leaving the mufer. Keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris.
12. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel lter.
13. i-30 Recoil Starter/Handle - i30 spring-assisted recoil starter requires 30% less pulling force than standard recoil
starter. Pull handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and rmly. When engine starts, return handle slowly.
DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
14. FUEL TANK CAP - Cover and seals fuel tank opening.
15. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from
the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and ows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump purge
bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
16. CHOKE - Located at the rear of the air cleaner housing. Move choke lever to "Cold Start" ( ) to close choke for
cold starting. Move choke lever to "Run" ( ) position to open choke.
17. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable lter element.
18. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.