Instructions / Assembly

IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE
OPERATING THE UNIT.
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ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
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DIDN’T START?
Repeat the starting
instructions.
If the unit still fails to start,
refer to the operator’s
manual for additional
starting and troubleshooting
information.
Crouch in the starting position.
Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion 5
times.
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Mix thoroughly in a separate fuel
can:
– 3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle engine oil
– 1 gallon of fresh unleaded
gasoline (less than 30 days old)
NOTE: Do not mix directly in the
unit fuel tank.
Move the choke lever to
Position 2.
Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion 3
to 5 times to start the engine.
Allow the engine to warm up for
30-60 seconds.
Position the unit with the fuel cap
facing up. Slowly remove the fuel
cap. Fill the fuel tank. Reinstall
the fuel cap. Move the unit at
least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fuel
container and the fueling site
before starting the engine.
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Read the operator’s manual
thoroughly before operating
the unit. Follow all warnings and
safety instructions. This fast
guide is intended as a reference
for users that have already read
the operator's manual and are
familiar with the necessary safety
precautions.
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Starter Rope Grip
Fuel Cap
Throttle Control
On / Off Switch
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Move the choke lever to
Position 1.
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Move the choke lever to
Position 3.
Allow the engine to warm up for
an additional 60 seconds. The
unit may be used during this
time.
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Handle
Slowly press and release the
primer bulb 10 times, or until fuel
is visible.
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STARTING
Coupler
Upper Shaft
Housing
Insert the short tab (the one
without a hole) on the mount
bracket into the slot on the cutting
head shield. Insert the bolt on the
cutting head shield into the hole
on the mount bracket.
Place the washer and wing nut
onto the bolt. Tighten the wing
nut securely.
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ASSEMBLY
Lower Shaft
Housing
Cutting Head Shield
Insert the screws (x2) into the
aligned holes. Tighten the screws
securely with a #2 Phillips
screwdriver.
Push the lower shaft housing into
the coupler. The holes on the
lower shaft housing should align
with the holes on the coupler.
NOTE: If the holes do not align,
remove the lower shaft housing,
rotate the cutting head slightly
(1/8th turn), and repeat this step.
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Push the handle down onto the
upper shaft housing. Make sure
the hex hole faces left. Insert the
bolt into the hex hole. Place the
washer onto the bolt. Screw the
wing nut onto the bolt, but do not
tighten it completely.
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Move the handle to a
comfortable location. Make sure
the handle is positioned beyond
the end of the safety label.
Tighten the wing nut until the
handle is secure.
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SQUEEZE and HOLD the
throttle control for ALL further
steps.
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