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767rj
2-Cycle Gas Trimmer
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or
1-800-265-6778 in CANADA
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IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY
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INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS I. California Emission Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern II. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. B. Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 This operator’s
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CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS This unit meets the 1995 and later California emissions regulations for small off-road engines. These units are identified by the label on the engine of your product. A typical identification label is shown. To ensure that your unit continues to meet these regulations, refer to the following information and instructions in this operator’s manual. California Proposition 65 Warning: WARNING THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE O
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • • Mix and add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly BEFORE OPERATING remove the fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel. Wipe up any spilled • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. fuel from the unit immediately. • Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. Do
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get • To reduce fire hazard, replace faulty muffler and spark extremely hot from operation. When turned off they arrestor, keep the engine and muffler free from grass, remain hot for a short time. leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up. • Do not operate the engine faster than the speed OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine at • Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SYMBOL MEANING • PRIMER BULB Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 5 to 7 times. • UNLEADED FUEL Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel. • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment. • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL ON / START / RUN • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF OR STOP • HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get burned. Thes
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT Fuel Cap APPLICATIONS • Cutting grass and light weeds. On/Off Stop Control • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Starter Rope Grip Spark Plug Choke Lever Shaft Grip Throttle Control J-handle Handle Hardware Power Head Primer Bulb Air filter/Muffler Cover Shaft Housing Line Cutting Blade Cutting Attachment Shield Cutting Attachment 7
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE J-HANDLE 6. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 3), position the J-handle to the location 1. Place the J-handle between the top and middle that provides you the best grip. clamp pieces (Fig. 1). 7. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle J-Handle is secure. (4) Screws INSTALLING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on your unit is not installed. WARNING: N
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Install a screw into the hole from the bottom of the cutting attachment shield and screw it into the nut installed in step #2 (Fig 6). Do not tighten. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all three screws have been started, then tighten securely. Screws Fig. 6 OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 32:1 Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reaso
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 5. With the unit on the ground, squeeze the throttle control and pull starter rope briskly (Fig. 9). Continue WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in pulling until the engine sounds as though it wants to the starting position when pulling the starter run (normally 2 to 5 pulls). rope (Fig. 9). The operator and unit must be NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has in a stable position while starting to avoid started and warmed
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm.) HOLDING THE TRIMMER of trimming line is released. A blade in the cutting WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length and body protection to reduce the risk of if excess line is released. injury when operating this unit. For best results, tap the Bump Head™ on bare ground or hard soil. If line release is attempted in tall grass, the Before operating the unit, stand in
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 12). Fig. 12 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require WARNING: To prevent serious personal special tools or skills. If you are unsure about injury, never do maintenance or repairs with these procedures take your unit to an auth
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 3. Pull old line out of the line loading and line locking 7. Repeat procedures 4-6 with the second piece of line. holes (Figs. 14 and 15). 8. Hold the outer spool. Wind the inner reel 4. Insert a piece of trimming line into one of the two counterclockwise until approximately four (4) inches eyelets in the outer spool. Push it up through the line (102 mm.) of line remain (Fig. 17). loading hole in the inner reel (Fig. 14). Do not bend NOTE: Do not wind the in
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 2. Pull the old inner reel with existing line from the outer 4. Remove any existing line from the inner reel before spool. cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the knob, spring, inner reel, and foam seal. Wash the inner reel 3. Insert the ends of the prewound inner reel line into with warm soapy water (Fig. 22). the outer spool eyelets (Fig. 20). Push the new inner reel, arrow side up, into the outer spool. Inner Reel Fig. 22 5. Clean the shaft and the in
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE 3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 26). Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover water. Allow it to dry completely. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it. 1. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position (B). NOTE: The choke lever must be in the PARTIAL choke position (B) (F
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT NOTE: The cutting attachment should not rotate when the engine idles. The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the Air filter/Muffler cover (Fig. 29). 3. If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine idles, turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your 1/8 of a turn at a time (as needed), to reduce idle unit. An authorized service dealer should make speed. carburetor adjust
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CLEANING AND STORAGE CLEANING TRANSPORTING • Allow the engine to cool before transporting. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to • Secure the unit while transporting. cool before you clean or do any maintenance • Drain fuel from unit. on it. • Tighten fuel cap before transporting. Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and solve
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TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WILL NOT START CAUSE ACTION On/Off Stop Control is in OFF position Turn On/Off Stop Control to ON Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times Engine flooded Use starting procedure with choke lever in the RUN position, Pg. 10 Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE CAUSE ACTION Air Fil
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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 in. (31.75 mm.) Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9
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