Quick Instructions to
Assemble Trimmers
For complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions section of this
manual.
Place the shield onto the mount bracket.
Securely screw the 4 shield screws through
the holes on the mount bracket and into the
shield. Make sure the screws are tightened
equally.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
For complete instructions, refer to
Starting/ Stopping Instructions section
of this manual.
Quick Instructions to
Replace Trimmer Line
For complete instructions,
refer to Line Installation
section of this manual.
IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
NEED HELP?
769-07532 P01
Operator's Manual
Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
Press primer bulb 10 times.
Move choke lever to
Position 2.
Using 16 ft. of 0.095 in. line; push both
ends through the holes in the bump knob
until they protrude through the eyelets.
CALL 1–877-282-8684 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
Min. 6"
Remove the cap and spacer
Remove the screws and bottom clamp. Place
from the boom. Push the
the D-handle over the shaft housing and onto
bottom add-on into the
the bottom clamp. Move it a minimum of 6 inches
coupler. Turn the knob
(15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.
clockwise to tighten.
If pre-installed, loosen the screws just enough
to move it. Tighten the clamp screws evenly
until handle is secure.
Move choke lever to
Crouch in starting
Position 1.
position.
Continue to squeeze
Pull starter rope 3 to 5 times.
throttle control and
Making sure to keep throttle
move the choke
squeezed, run engine for
lever to Position 3.
30-60 seconds to warm up.
Using a flat-head screwdriver,
Rotate the bump knob
insert the tip into the line dimple,
clockwise until all line is
just under the exposed portion of
inside the cutting head.
the line, and pull all the line out.
Hold the spool cover, turn the bump
Pull the line until approximately
knob clockwise to wind the line around
8 ft. is visible on each side.
the spool until about 5 in. is protruding
from each side of the cutting head.
ST228
2-Cycle Trimmer
50:1
1 Gallon
2.6 oz
Mix thoroughly in a separate fuel can:
– 2.6 fl. oz. of 2-cycle engine oil
– 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline
Place the unit on a level surface.
Fill fuel tank.
NOTE: Do not mix directly in the
engine fuel tank.
PRESS the lockout in;
Pull the rope
SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle
5 times.
control for ALL further steps.
DIDN'T START?
Repeat these instructions.
If engine still fails to start,
refer to the operator's
Continue squeezing the
manual for additional
throttle control and run engine
starting and troubleshooting
for additional 60 seconds to
complete warm up.
Align the arrows on the
bump knob with the
spool cover eyelets.
Start the unit and bump the cutting
head on the ground until the
desired cutting length is achieved.
5 X
information
05/12