Installation Instructions

S
AFETY
K
NOW YOUR UNIT
SPECIFICATIONS*
• SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS •
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols
and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the
operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and
maintenance and repair information.
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all warnings and
safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children
and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m.) from the operating area.
• THROWN OBJECTS AND CUTTING BLADES CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Small objects can be propelled at high
speed, causing injury. Keep away from the blades.
SYMBOL MEANING
APPLICATIONS
As a hedge trimmer:
•
Trimming hedges and bushes
NO ASSEMBLY TOOLS
R
EQUIRED
3
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
•
All service, other than the maintenance procedures described in
this manual, should be performed by a qualified service dealer.
•
Before inspecting, servicing, cleaning, storing, transporting or
replacing any parts on the unit:
1
. Stop the unit.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Allow the unit to cool.
4
. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
• The blades become very sharp from use. Always wear heavy
gloves when handling, replacing or cleaning the blades.
• Never store the unit with fuel in the tank, inside a building where
fumes may reach an open flame (pilot lights, etc.) or sparks
(switches, electrical motors, etc.).
• Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry place, secured or at a height to prevent
unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each
use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to
instruct other users. If you loan this unit to others, also loan
them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
DO NOT USE an extension boom with this
product. It is not designed to be used with an extension
and using one may cause serious injury.
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause
severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when
operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.
MOVING BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.
Do not put hands on blades when starting the engine
or while operating the hedge trimmer attachment.
Blade
Adjustment Lever
Angle
Adjustment
Handle
Indexing Ring
* All specifications are based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
Approximate Unit Weight (attachment only)..............4.5 lbs. (2.04 kg)
Blade Length ...............................................................22 in. (55.8 cm)
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or
installing an attachment.
NOTE: To make installing or removing the attachment easier, place
the unit on the ground or on a work bench.
Installing the Attachment
NOTE: Remove the protective cap and gray spacer from the upper
and lower shafts prior to assembling the attachment.
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).
2. While firmly holding the attachment, push it straight into the EZ-
Link™ coupler until the release button snaps firmly into the 90º
hole (Fig. 3).
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 1).
CAUTION:
Before operating this unit, be sure that the
release button is fully snapped into the 90º hole and that the
knob (Fig. 1) is securely tightened. Using the wrong hole
could lead to personal injury or damage to the unit.