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Keep blade below waist level. It will be eas-
ier to maintain control of unit.
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Do not raise the engine above your waist as
the blade can come dangerously close to your
body.
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Do not swing the unit with such force that
you are in danger of losing your balance.
Bring the powerhead engine to cutting speed
before entering the material to be cut.
If the blade does not turn when you squeeze the
throttle trigger of the powerhead, make sure the
attachment is fully inserted into the coupler.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
powerhead engine to return to idle speed
when not cutting. The blade should not turn
while the engine is running at idle. If the blade
turns at idle, do not use your unit. Refer to the
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT section of
the powerhead manual or contact your autho-
rized service dealer.
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Maintain good firm footing while using the
unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a com-
fortable apart position.
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Cut while swinging the upper part of your
body from left to right.
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As you move forward to the next area to cut,
be sure to maintain your balance, and footing.
Cut using the 2
o’clock to 4 o’clock
position of the
blade
2 o’clock
4 o’clock
RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION
WARNING:
The operator or others
must not try to clear away cut material with the
engine running or the blade turning to avoid seri-
ous injury. Stop engine and blade before remov-
ing materials wrapped around blade or shaft.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug wire before performing
maintenance.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
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Blade Shield -- Discontinue use of brushcut-
ter attachment if shield is damaged.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PARTS
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Blade nut
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Fasteners
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND DECALS
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After each use, inspect complete unit for loose
or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals
using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
BLADE MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
The blade will continue to
spin after the engine stops or after the throttle
trigger has been released. To avoid serious
injury, make sure the blade has stopped
coasting and disconnect the spark plug before
performing work on the blade.
WARNING:
Always replace a blade
that is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or dam-
aged in any other way.
Never attempt to
straighten and reuse a damaged blade. Use
only specified replacement blade. Wear pro-
tective gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to help avoid injury.
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Check blade for flatness periodically. Lay
the blade on a flat surface to inspect for flat-
ness. Throw away a blade that is not flat.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
BLADE REPLACEMENT
WARNING:
The blade will continue to
spin after the engine stops or after the throttle
trigger has been released. To avoid serious
injury, make sure the blade has stopped
coasting and disconnect the spark plug before
performing work on the blade.
WARNING:
Wear protective gloves
when handling or performing maintenance on
the blade to avoid injury. The blade is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
1.
To remove the blade, align hole in the dust
cup with the hole in the side of the gear-
box by rotating the blade.
2.
Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turn-
ing while loosening the blade nut.
Screwdriver
3.
While holding the screwdriver in position,
remove blade nut by turning clockwise as
you are facing the nut.
4.
Remove both washers and the blade
from the blade shaft. Leave the dust cup
on the gearbox.
