M ak e su re y ou r trim m er is in safe w orkin g co nd itio n b y k eep ing th e fo llo w in g gu idelin es in m in d
every tim e yo u u se yo u r trim m er.
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K eep trim m er in go od op eratin g c on d itio n an d keep a ll gu ards an d shie lds in p lace. D O N O T
o perate th is trim m er if an y o f th e shield s an d gu ard s are m issin g.
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C he ck all fa sten ers fo r secu re fit to keep eq u ip m en t in safe w o rkin g o rd er. M ak e adju stm en ts
as ne cessary .
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T o red u ce fire h azards, keep en gin e free o f g rass leaves o r exc essiv e grease.
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D O N O T op erate trim m er w ith a d am a ged o r m issin g m u ffler. D O N O T tam p er w ith ex h au st
system ; th is m ay cau se a fire h azard .
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D O N O T op erate en g ine if air clean er o r th e co ve r ov er th e carb ureto r air in take is m issin g.
R em o va l o f th ese parts co u ld cre ate a fire h azard.
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B efo re c leanin g, m akin g adju stm en ts or rep airin g th e trim m er, S T O P en gin e, d iscon n ect
sp ark p lu g w ire an d allo w en gin e to co ol.
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H an d le G asolin e w ith care. D O N O T sm o ke or u se o p en flam e n ear gasolin e. U se o n ly
ap pro ved g aso lin e co n tain ers. N eve r fu el or ru n trim m er in po o rly ve ntilated area s, su ch as a
garage or utility b uild in g.
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A lw ays rep lace fu el tan k cap . B e su re to clean u p an y sp illed gasolin e.
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D o no t chan ge th e en gin e go verno r setting s o r o ver-sp eed th e e ng ine; sev ere in ju ry o r
d am ag e m ay resu lt.
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N ev er sto re m o w er, w ith gaso lin e in th e tan k, insid e a b u ild in g w h ere fu m es m ay reach an
o pen flam e or sp ark . A lw ays allo w en gin e to co o l b efo re sto rin g
N E V E R A D D G A S O L IN E T O A H O T E N G IN E – A L L O W E N G IN E T O
C O O L B E F O R E A D D IN G G A S O L IN E
WARNING – ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG
WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICE
Engine
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Refer to the engine service manual provided with this unit.
Belt
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Occasionally check the belt for wear. A worn belt should be replaced.
Belt Adjustment
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The TRIM-N-MOW has an automatic belt tightener and needs no further adjustment
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The TRIM-MAX has an automatic belt tightener that automatically adjusts when the head is tilted. If
you do not regularly tilt the head on your trimmer, it is recommended that you loosen the head twice a
year. (See edge trimming)
Belt Replacement
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Remove front belt cover.
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Push trimmer head toward back of unit, compressing tensioner spring.
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Remove old belt.
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Install new belt by first routing belt under the engine and around the engine pulley.
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Push trimmer head toward back of unit, compressing tensioner spring.
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Install belt over front pulley.
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Release trimmer head. Ensure that belt is correctly installed in the groove of the engine and front
pulleys.
Re install front belt Cover.
Trimmer Maintenance
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