English (EN), French (FR), and Spanish (ES)
English (EN), French (FR), and Spanish (ES)
Form No. 3353-567 Rev A
Before you use your new trimmer/brushcutter, read the following help-
re or explosion from gasoline will burn you and
Mix all of the 2-cycle oil provided with 1 US gallon of 87-octane, unleaded
Fill the trimmer’s gas tank carefully.
When you restart the trimmer/brushcutter and you are not sure whether the engine is still warm, set
(Choke Open) and pull the starter cord. If the engine does not start within 5
pulls, refer to “To Start a Cold Engine” later in this manual.
Will the engine start? If not, it may be ooded. Relax, this is easy to correct. Set the choke lever to
(Choke Open). Squeeze the trigger and pull the starter cord quickly for 10 to 12 pulls.
If the engine does not start, refer to “Troubleshooting” later in this manual or call toll-free at
trimmer/brushcutter, call us toll free at
Removing the Attachment from the Upper Shaft
Attaching the Front Handle
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Grass De ector
Emissions Maintenance Schedule
Replacing the Cutting Line
Replacing the Spark Arrester
We would like for you to be completely satis ed with your new product, so feel free to contact an authorized service dealer
Whenever you contact an authorized service dealer, always know the model and serial numbers of the product. These num-
bers will help the service representative provide exact information about your speci c product. You will nd the model and
For your convenience, write the product model and serial numbers in the space below.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product correctly. Reading this manual will help you
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. Two other words, “Important” and “Note,” highlight information.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
Advises you of important information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance
Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the
meet or exceed the requirements of the current version of
ANSI B175.3, safety requirements for gasoline-powered
Physical Condition of the Operator.
this product when tired, ill, or under the in uence of
pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose cloth-
Protective Accessories Requirements.
protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
protection during extended periods of operation.
product before each use. Replace damaged parts.
parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any
way. Make sure the cutting attachment is properly
position recommended by the manufacturer. Use
manufacturer. For example, never use wire or wire-
rope, which can break off and become a dangerous
Keep rm footing and balance. Do
not overreach. Keep the cutting attachment below
waist level. Keep all parts of your body away from
the rotating cutting attachment and hot surfaces.
Never start or run the product inside
Mix and pour fuel outdoors where there are
no sparks and ames. Slowly remove the fuel cap
product. Move at least 30 ft. (9 m) away from the
use. Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken glass,
nails, wire, or string, that can be thrown or become
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious personal injury
keep all children, bystanders, and pets outside a 50
use the product in damp or wet locations.
During carburetor adjust-
ments the cutting attachment may spin. Therefore,
you should wear protective equipment and observe
tor. For products equipped with a clutch, be sure the
without proper installation of all required parts. Fail-
ure to use the proper parts can cause the blade to y
broken, or damaged in any way.
bar on the front handle and the shoulder strap with
Blade thrust may occur when the
mediately cut. A blade thrust can be violent enough
to cause the product and/or operator to be propelled
product. Blade thrust can occur without warning if
the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely
to occur in areas where it is dif cult to see the mate-
A coasting blade can cause
trol until the blade has completely stopped rotating.
4442 to use or operate this engine without a spark arrester muf er on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-
Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this product. If you
Precautions that involve your safety.
Read the Operator’s Manual
Read the operator’s manual before starting or operating this product.
Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions in the
Wear Eye and Hearing Protection
Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as
well as hearing protection when operating this equipment.
Keep all bystanders at least 50 feet (15 m) away.
Do not install or ues any type of blade on a product displaying this
Beware of blade thrust. Products authorized for blade use will
Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an octane
rating of 87 ([R + M] / 2) or higher. This product is powered by a
2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result
be performed only by a quali ed service tech ni cian. For
AU THO RIZED SERVICE CENTER
to use this product until you read thoroughly and
un der stand completely the op er a tor’s manual. Save
this op er a tor’s manual and review fre quent ly for
needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard
Product labels and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger.
Replace damaged or lost labels
Part No. 983961-001 (Shoulder Strap)
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
restrains the operator in position and maintains a proper
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
Do not discard the packing material until you have
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call toll free
Upper shaft (Power head) (1)
Attachment shaft (Cutting head) (1)
Lock washer (1) (Model No. 51950)
Flat washer (1) (Model No. 51950)
Wing nut (1) (Model No. 51950)
Head locking tool (1) (Model No. 51990)
product until the missing parts are replaced.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create
tool. Any such alteration or modi cation is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
Do not start trimmer until assembly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental
Follow these steps to connect the attachment to the upper
Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the end cap from the attachment shaft.
Align the button on the attachment shaft with the guide
recess on the upper shaft.
You may need to turn the attachment shaft to
properly align the two shafts.
Follow these steps to remove the attachment from the upper
Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise.
Push the button while pulling out the attachment.
Attaching the Front Handle
Follow these steps to attach the front handle.
Remove the slotted Torx™ screws to separate the
handle from the handle support.
Press the handle onto the top of the upper shaft, no
handle, angling the handle toward the trigger handle.
Place the handle along the upper shaft to a position that
Place the handle support on the bottom of the tube on
the opposite side of the front handle.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Follow these steps to attach the shoulder strap.
Adjust the strap to a comfortable position.
To quickly release the product from the shoulder
Attaching the Grass Deflector
Attaching the grass de ector differs depending on the type
to avoid contact can result in serious personal
To Attach the Curved Shaft Grass Deflector
Follow these steps to attach the curved shaft grass de ector.
Press the grass de ector onto the bottom of the curved
Lift the grass barrier up slightly.
Insert the hex head cap screw through the grass de ec-
tor, bracket, and grass barrier.
Place the at washer and lock washer on the hex head
Place the wing nut or hex nut on the hex head cap screw
To Attach the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector
Follow these steps to attach the straight shaft grass de ector.
Remove the slotted hex head screw from the grass
Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the slot on the
Align the screw hole in the mounting bracket with the
Insert the slotted hex head screw through the mounting
bracket and into the grass de ector.
blade, remove the brushcutter guard, attach the grass de ec-
tor, and install the trimmer head assembly.
To Remove the Blade and Brushcutter Guard
See Figure 7 and Figure 8.
Follow these steps to remove the blade and brushcutter
Align the slot in the anged washer with the slot in the
Place the head locking tool through the slot in the
anged washer and gear head.
Remove the blade nut by turning it clockwise (left-
Remove the cupped washer and the blade.
Be careful when handling the blade. It is sharp.
Failure to heed this warning can result in serious
Remove the anged washer from the gear shaft and
retain it for the trimmer head assembly installation.
Remove the three screws securing the brushcutter
Remove the brushcutter guard.
To Attach the Grass Deflector
Refer to “To Attach the Straight Shaft Grass De ector”
To Install the Trimmer Head Assembly
Follow these steps to install the trimmer head assembly.
Align the slot in the anged washer with the slot in the
Insert the head locking tool through the anged washer
Install the drive shaft and trimmer head assembly onto
the gear shaft by turning the drive shaft counterclock-
wise (left-handed threads).
trimmer head assembly, remove the grass de ector, attach
the brushcutter guard, and install the blade.
To Remove the Trimmer Head Assembly and Grass
Follow these steps to remove the trimmer head assembly
Align the slot in the anged washer with the slot in the
Insert the head locking tool through the anged washer
Remove the drive shaft and trimmer head assembly by
turning the drive shaft clockwise (left-handed threads).
Remove the anged washer and retain it for the blade
Remove the screw securing the grass de ector.
Remove the grass de ector.
To Attach the Brushcutter Guard
Follow these steps to attach the brushcutter guard.
Place the guard onto the gear head as shown.
Insert the three hex head screws from the bottom
through the guard into the gear head.
Follow these steps to install the blade.
Place anged washer over the gear shaft with the
hollow side toward the brushcutter guard.
blade ts at and the raised hub goes through the hole
Install the cupped washer with the raised center away
Place the blade nut onto the gear shaft.
Insert the head locking tool through the anged washer
Install the blade nut by turning it counterclockwise
A re or explosion from gasoline will burn you
mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. The oil mix should be 50:1,
using oil that meets or exceeds JASO-FC speci cations.
Follow these steps to mix the fuel.
Mix the 2-cycle engine oil provided with unleaded
2-cycle outboard oil. Store the container out of the reach of
Always stop the engine before lling the tank.
Never add fuel to a machine with a running or
hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. (9 m) away from
the refueling site before starting the engine. Do
not smoke while lling the tank.
Follow these steps to ll the tank.
Loosen the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.
Replace the fuel cap if the gasket is damaged.
Install the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock-
the problem before using the product.
Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
Move at least 30 ft. (9 m) away before starting the
It is normal for the engine to emit smoke during
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields when operating power tools.
Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes resulting in possible seri-
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool.
Use this product for the following applications:
Edging along sidewalks and driveways (all models)
50:1 Gasoline to Oil Mixing Chart
tion, causing injury to the operator or to by-
See Figure 14a, Figure 14b, and Figure 15.
Follow these steps to start a cold engine.
Lay the product on a at, bare surface.
Push the primer bulb approximately eight times.
Press the lock-off button and squeeze the trigger.
Pull the starter cord three times.
Press the lock-off button and squeeze the trigger.
If the product starts, let it run for 30 seconds
before using it. If the product does not start, repeat the
Follow these steps to start a warm engine.
Lay the product on a at, bare surface.
Push the primer bulb up to eight times.
Do not squeeze the trigger.
If the product does not start, repeat the previous
Follow these steps to stop the product.
using the curved shaft trimmer or the straight shaft trimmer.
Always hold the string trimmer away from the
body, keeping clearance between the body and
the product. Any contact with the housing or
To Operate the Curved Shaft Trimmer
Follow these steps to operate the curved shaft trimmer.
Hold the trimmer at waist level with your right hand
Place the product on the right side of your body with
the engine behind and away from your body.
To Operate the Straight Shaft Trimmer
Follow these steps to operate the straight shaft trimmer.
Hold the trimmer at waist level with your right hand
Place the product on the right side of your body with
the engine behind and away from your body.
To Advance the Cutting Line
Follow these steps to advance the cutting line.
motor is running. The line will only advance with the
Do not hold the retaining cap
Follow these steps to operate the brushcutter.
Hold the brushcutter at waist level with your right hand
Place the product on the right side of your body with
the engine behind and away from your body.
Brushcut weeds and vines in a right-to-left motion with
the blade parallel to the ground.
Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away
Figures 16a, 16b and 17.)
Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this
passing the unit from left to right. This will avoid
throwing debris at the operator. Avoid cutting in the
Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force
Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs and wood may
Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, sid-
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control device and systems may be performed by any non-
Fuel Tank Assembly (Includes Fuel
Lines, Fuel Cap, and Fuel Filter)
Use only Toro replacement parts when servicing
this product. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
Wipe or scrape the trimmer head and spool area when
they accumulate dirt or clippings.
Keeping air intake vents free of grass and debris
prevents motor overheating and possible failure.
Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and
the exhaust port and muf er may become blocked with
Use of line other than the proper mono lament
Follow these steps to replace the cutting line.
Make sure the trimmer head stops rotating.
Contact with a rotating trimmer head could
Remove the spark plug boot.
Remove the retaining cap.
head for any damaged or worn parts.
Hold the spool with the spring positioned upward.
Insert the end of the new line into the hole in the upper
threaded area of the spool.
Wind the line around the spool as indicated by the ar-
rows on the top of the spool until the line reaches the
Do not wind the line beyond the
Measure six inches of line from the slotted tab and cut
For best performance, use only Toro spools (Part No.
AR04118). The spool may wear during normal use of the
ment. Replacement spools are available through your Toro
Repeat the process for the lower threaded area of the
Insert the lines into the eyelets on the trimmer head.
Place the spool on the drive shaft.
Note: To install the spool, you may need to rotate it
remove the spool, refeed the line through the eyelets,
Release the lines from the tabs by sharply pulling each
Push down on the spool to reveal the threads inside the
An improperly installed retaining cap or spool
retaining cap or spool could cause personal
Replace the spark plug boot.
Follow these steps to replace the spool.
Make sure the trimmer head stops rotating when
you release the trigger. Contact with a rotating
trimmer head could cause personal injury.
Remove the spark plug boot.
Remove the retaining cap by turning as indicated by the
head for any damaged or worn parts.
Remove the lines from the slotted tabs on the spool and
unwind approximately six inches.
Insert the lines of the new spool into the eyelets on the
Place the spool on the drive shaft.
If the line should tangle or break at the eyelet,
remove the spool, refeed the line through the eyelets,
Release the lines from the tabs by sharply pulling each
Push down on the spool to reveal the drive shaft.
Replace the spark plug boot.
A leaking fuel cap is a re hazard and must be
valve. A clogged fuel lter causes poor engine performance.
If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened,
the check valve may be faulty or the lter may be clogged.
Replace the fuel cap if necessary.
See Figure 22 and Figure 23.
Follow these steps to clean the air lter.
Make sure the trimmer head stops rotating when
you release the trigger. Contact with a rotating
trimmer head could cause personal injury.
Remove the spark plug boot.
Loosen the air lter cover by turning the knob counter-
Remove the air lter cover.
Rinse the air lter and let it dry completely.
Work two drops of oil into the air lter.
Replace the air lter ( ts only one way).
Replace the air lter cover.
Replace the spark plug boot.
Replace the air lter (Part No. 88048) as indi-
use. If replacement is necessary, use Toro part number
To replace the spark arrester:
Remove the ve screws that hold the cover.
Removing these screws requires the use of a T20
Remove the muf er assembly and muf er gasket. It
may be necessary to work the muf er assembly free
Remove the three screws that hold the plates on the
Remove the spark arrester.
Replace the old spark arrester with the new one.
Reassemble the muf er by reinstalling the plates and
tightening the three screws.
Reassemble the muf er and muf er cover and attach to
the muf er gasket with the two screws.
Reinsert the muf er assembly.
Reinstall the cover on the tool and fasten with the ve
Do not overtighten screws.
All model numbers included in this manual use an
NGK BPMR7A or Champion RCJ-6Y spark plug. Use an
Remove the spark plug boot.
Loosen the spark plug by turning it counterclockwise
Hand thread the new spark plug, turning it clockwise.
Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug.
Note: If the product includes another attachment, place the
To Store the Product Short Term
Follow these steps to store the product short term.
To Store the Product Long Term
If you do not intend to use the product for more than one
month, follow the storage procedures below.
Follow these steps to store the product long term.
Drain all of the fuel from the tank into a container ap-
Run the engine until it stops.
Keep the product away from corrosive agents
Abide by all federal and local regulations
Follow these steps to transport the product.
Drain the fuel mixture into a container that is approved
Engine does not reach full speed
Line will not advance when us-
Retaining cap hard to turn when
using automatic line lengthening
mer head assembly and the
Remove the spark plug. Reattach the spark
plug cap and lay the spark plug on the metal
repeat the test with a new spark plug.
Push primer bulb until the bulb is full of fuel.
If the bulb does not ll, the primary fuel deliv-
the engine may be ooded. (See next item.)
Remove the spark plug. Turn the product
reinstall the spark plug. With the trigger fully
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix.
Lubricate with silicone spray.
Pull line while alternately pressing down on
Remove line from spool and rewind.
Advance line at full throttle.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix.
Not enough line on the spool
terial and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at our option, any defective Product free of charge within these time
periods from the date of purchase:
Except as provided in the Emission Control Warranty Statement, this warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only
Any part of the Product manufactured or supplied by OWT Industries, Inc. and found in the reasonable judgement of OWT,
Industries, Inc. to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer for
this product without charge for parts and labor. To locate your nearest authorized service dealer for this product, contact us
ranty period. The expense of delivering the Gas Trimmer Product to the service dealer for warranty work and the expense of
returning it back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid for by the owner. OWT Industries. Inc.’s responsibil-
Inc. to service this product.
that has been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as speci ed in the Operator’s Manual. This warranty
Product that has been altered or modi ed so as to adversely affect the products operation, performance or durability or that
has been altered or modi ed so as to change its intended use. The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by
normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the Gas Trimmer Product or adversely
In addition, this warranty does not cover the following (except to the extent covered by the emissions control warranty set
A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor Adjustments, Filters
B. Wear Items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Line, Inner Reels, Starter Pulley, Starter Ropes, Drive Belts
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. ACCORD-
INGLY, ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPRO-
PRIATE TWO-YEAR OR NINETY DAY WARRANTY PERIOD. OWT INDUSTRIES INC.’S OBLIGATION UNDER
DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE GAS TRIMMER PRODUCT TO
A GAS TRIMMER AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER AND EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER,
MECHANIC’S TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES, RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING
ERTY, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, OR INCONVENIENCE. SOME