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TB304S Straight Shaft String Trimmer
 | Read the operator’s manual thoroughly before operating the unit. Follow all warnings and safety instructions. This fast guide is intended as a reference for users that have already read the operator’s manual and are familiar with the necessary safety precautions. |
 | ASSEMBLY Insert the short tab (the one without a hole) on the mount bracket into the slot on the cutting head shield. Insert the bolt on the cutting head shield into the hole on the mount bracket. |
 | Place the washer and wing nut onto the bolt. Tighten the wing nut securely |
 | Remove the hanger cap from the attachment. If present, remove the gray spacer from the coupler. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler. |
 | Align the release button with the guide recess. Push the attachment straight into the coupler until the release button snaps firmly into the primary hole. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the coupler. |
 | Push the handle down onto the upper shaft housing. Make sure the bolt hole faces to the right. Insert the bolt into the bolt hole. Tighten the bolt with a flat-head screwdriver, but do not tighten the bolt completely |
 | Move the handle to a comfortable location. Make sure the handle is positioned beyond the end of the safety label. Tighten the bolt until the handle is secure. |
 | Push the strap up through the center slot in the buckle. Bend the strap over and push it down through the lower slot in the buckle. Put the shoulder strap over the operator’s head and onto the left shoulder. |
 | Unscrew the oil fill plug. Pour the entire container of oil into the oil fill hole. Reinstall the oil fill plug. NOTE: DO NOT overfill. Never add oil to the fuel tank. DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. |
 | Slowly remove the fuel cap. Fill the fuel tank. Reinstall the fuel cap. Move the unit at least 30 ft. (9.1 m) from the fuel container and the fueling site before starting the engine. NOTE: Use fresh unleaded gasoline (less than 30 days old). |
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED
• Flat-head screwdriver
| Read the operator’s manual thoroughly before operating the unit. Follow all warnings and safety instructions. This fast guide is intended as a reference for users that have already read the operator’s manual and are familiar with the necessary safety precautions. |
 | STARTING PRIME: Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times, or until fuel is visible. |
 | PRIME: Move the choke lever to Position 1. |
 | PRIME: Crouch in the starting position. |
 | PRIME: Press and hold the throttle lockout. Squeeze and hold the throttle control. NOTE: Continue to SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle lockout and the throttle control for ALL further steps. |
 | PRIME: Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 times. DO NOT pull the starter rope more than 5 times. |
 | START: Move the choke lever to Position 2. |
 | START: Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 to 10 times to start the engine. Allow the engine to warm up for 60 seconds. |
 | START: Move the choke lever to Position 3. Allow the engine to warm up for an additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time. |
 | Snap the clip onto the shoulder strap loop. Adjust the shoulder strap to fit the operator. Pull the buckle up to loosen the shoulder strap. Pull the strap down to tighten the shoulder strap. |
DIDN’T START?
Repeat the starting instructions.
If the unit still fails to start, refer to the operator’s manual for additional starting and troubleshooting information.
IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
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