Quick Instructions to
Replace SplitLine
®
Trimmer Line
For replacement line, call
1-877-282-8684 or go to an
authorized service dealer.
For complete line installation,
refer to Line Replacement
replacement section of the
unit’s manual.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
for complete instructions, refer to the
Starting/ Stopping Instructions of the
unit’s manual.
Quick Instructions to
Assemble Straight
Shaft String
Trimmers
for complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions of the unit’s
manual.
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
Remove the cap from the
boom. Push the bottom add-on
into the coupler. Turn the knob
clockwise to tighten.
Loosen the screws and adjust the
J-handle in or out until the arrow/white line
on the decal touches the clamp assembly.
Position the J-handle to the location that
provides the best grip and tighten the
clamp screws evenly until tight.
Tip unit so that the back of the engine
is facing up in a vertical position.
Remove the oil fill plug from the
crankcase and pour the entire bottle
of 4-cycle oil into the oil fill hole.
NOTE: Do not mix gas and oil
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Press primer bulb 10x.
Wait 60 seconds
before squeezing the
throttle control.
DO NOT squeeze the
throttle control.
Squeeze the throttle control
and run unit for additional 30
to 60 seconds to complete
warm up. The unit may be
used during this time.
Pull starter rope 3 to 5 times or
until engine starts. DO NOT
squeeze throttle control.
Crouch in starting
position.
DIDN’T START?
Repeat these instructions.
If unit still fails to start, refer
to the operator’s manual for
additional starting and
troubleshooting information
For cold weather conditions
(below 40ºF) refer to the Starting
and Stopping Instructions section
of this manual.
Unleaded
Gasoline
Insert each end of the
replacement line into the
holes on either side of
retention hook.
Push the ends through
until they stick out of the
sides of the head.
Pull the ends through making
sure that the ends are of
equal length and the middle
of the line is centered
between the insertion holes.
Push the trimmer line
until it lies flat against the
cutting head. Make sure
the two lengths of cutting
line are of equal length.
Primer
Bulb
Place the shield onto the
mount bracket. Securely screw the
2 shield screws through the holes on
the mount bracket and into the
shield. Make sure the screws are
tightened equally so there is a
balanced gap between the bracket
and the shield on each side.
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NEED HELP? CALL 1-877-282-8684 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
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4-Cycle Trimmer
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