• If the rotor will not rotate freety due to frozen
ice. thaw the unit before thoroughly before
attempting to operate under power.
• Keep the rotor clear of debris.
• Do not throw snow near other people. The
snow thrower could propel small objects at
high speed causing injury.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine. disconnect spark plug and inspect the
snowthrower for damage and repair if nec-
essary before restarting unit.
• Never operate the snowthrower near glass
enclosures, automobiles and trucks.
• Never attempt to use the snowthrower on a
roof.
• Never operate the snowthrower near win-
dow wells, dropoffs, etc.
• Never discharge snow onto public roads or
near moving traffic.
• Clear snow from slopes by going up and
down; never across. Use caution when
changing directions. Never clear snow
from steep slopes.
• Let snowthrower run for a few minutes after
clearing snow so moving parts do not
freeze.
• Look behind and use care when backing
up. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or fai-
ling. especially when operating in reverse.
• Know how to stop quickly.
AlL
rmWARNING: If received assembled,
repeat ali steps to ensure your unit is properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examh_e parts for damage. Do not use dam-
aged parts.
NOTE: If you need assistance or find parts
missing or damaged, call 1-800-554-6723.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residue on muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Hex wrench (provided)
INSTALLING PRUNER OR LINE
TRIMMER ATTACHMENTS
CAUTION: When removing or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surface for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Coupler
Shipping
protector
Knob
TIGHTEN
2. Remove shipping protector from coupler.
3. Remove the shaft cap from the attach-
ment (if present).
4. Position locking/release button of attach-
ment into guide recess of coupler.
5. Push the attachment into the coupler until
the locking/release button snaps into the
primary hole.
6. Before using the unit. tighten the knob se-
curely by turning clockwise.
Coupler Primary Hole
Guide Recess
Upper Locking/ Lower
Release
Shaft Attachment
Button
rmWARNING: Make sure the locking/
release button is locked in the primary hole
and the knob is securely tightened before op-
erating the unit. Ali attachments are designed
to be used in the primary hole.
For optional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-
ment instruction manual.
SHOULDER STRAP ASSEMBLY
_,WARNING: Proper shoulder strap
adjustments must be made with the engine
completely stopped before using unit.
1. Try on shoulder strap and adjust for fit
and balance before starting the engine or
beginning a cutting operation.
2. Insert your right arm and head through
the shoulder strap and allow it to rest on
your left shoulder. Make sure the danger
sign is centered on your back and the
hook is to the right side of your waist.
NOTE: A one-half twist is built in the shoul-
der strap to allow the strap to rest fiat on the
shoulder.
3. Adjust the strap, allowing the hook to be
about 3 - 6 inches (8 - 15 cm) below the
waist.
4. Fasten the strap hook to the clamp lo-
cated between the throttle handle and the
assist handle and lift the tool to the oper-
ating position.
NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the
shoulder strap clamp on the shaft for proper
balancing of unit.
TO RELOCATE SHOULDER STRAP
CLAMP:
1. Loosen and remove both clamp screws.
2. Place the upper shoulder strap clamp
over the upper shaft.
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