Product Manual

769-07415 P01 02/12
C
ontinue squeezing the
throttle control and run unit for
a
dditional 30 to 60 seconds to
complete warm up. The unit
may be used during this time.
SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle
c
ontrol for ALL further steps.
Quick Instructions
to
Replace
Trimmer Line
For replacement line, call
1-800-800-7310 or go to an
authorized service dealer.
For complete line installation,
refer to Line Replacement
section of the unit’s manual.
Q
uick Instructions to
Assemble Straight
Shaft String
Trimmers
for complete instructions, refer to the
A
ssembly Instructions of the unit’s
manual.
IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
R
emove the cap and spacer
from the boom. Push the
b
ottom add-on into the coupler.
Turn the knob clockwise to
tighten.
T
ip unit so that the back of the engine
is facing up in a vertical position.
R
emove the oil fill plug from the
crankcase and pour the entire bottle
of 4-cycle oil into the oil fill hole.
N
OTE: Do not mix gas and oil
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.
Place the shield onto the
m
ount bracket. Securely screw the
2 shield screws through the holes on
the mount bracket and into the
s
hield. Make sure the screws are
tightened equally so there is a
b
alanced gap between the bracket
and the shield on each side.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
for complete instructions, refer to the
S
tarting/ Stopping Instructions of the
unit’s manual.
C
ontinue to squeeze
throttle control and
move the choke
lever to Position 3.
Move choke lever to
Position 2.
Pull starter rope 3 to 5 times.
Making sure to keep throttle
squeezed, run unit for 30-60
seconds to warm up.
Choke Lever
Choke Lever
3 to 5 X
F
ill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Press primer bulb 10x and move
choke lever to Position 1.
Pull the rope 5 times.
Crouch in starting
p
osition.
5 X
U
nleaded
Gasoline
Choke Lever
Primer
B
ulb
DIDN’T START?
Repeat the starting instructions. If the unit
still fails to start, refer to the operator’s
m
anual for additional starting and
t
roubleshooting information.
HOT RESTART
I
f the engine is hot: Move the choke lever to
Position 2, press the primer bulb 10 times,
squeeze the throttle control and pull the
starter rope until the unit starts. Run the unit
for 2-5 minutes. The unit may be used during
this time. Then move the choke lever to
P
osition 3.
Loosen the bolt on the handle just
enough to move it. While holding the
u
nit in the operating position move the
D-handle to the location that provides
t
he best grip. Tighten the bolt until the
D-handle is secure.
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Operator’s Manual
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MP479
4-Cycle Trimmer