10
Know Your Product
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well
as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules, in both this manual and the opera-
tor’s manuals for all attachments that you are using with this
power head.
Engine
The engine is powerful and easy to start. It is eectively
counterbalanced, which allows for less vibration and more
durability.
Grass Deflector
The grass deector helps protect you from ying debris.
Grass Shield
The grass shield prevents grass from wrapping around the
trimmer shaft.
Ergonomic Design
The design of the product provides for easy handling. It is
designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in
dierent positions and at dierent angles.
Features
Figure 1
Straight Shaft Trimmer
(Item Nos. 51978 and 51978A)
Front Handle
Engine
Throttle
Trigger
Curved Shaft
Grass Deflector
Engine
Throttle
Trigger
Primer
Bulb
Primer
Bulb
Curved Shaft Trimmer
(Item No. 51958)
Front Handle
Straight Shaft
Grass Deflector
Knob
Knob
On/Stop
Switch
On/Stop
Switch
Trigger
Lock-Out
Trigger
Lock-Out
Coupler
Coupler
Choke
Lever
Choke
Lever
Muffler
Fuel
Cap
Fuel
Cap
Starter
Grip and
Rope
Starter
Grip and
Rope
Grass
Shield
Muffler