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STARTING A COLD ENGINE (OR A HOT ENGINE AFTER
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL)
Move the choke lever to the full choke
(bottom) position.
Squeeze the throttle trigger while pulling the
starter rope handle 4 times rapidly.
Move the choke lever to the half choke
(middle) position.
Squeeze the throttle trigger while pulling
starter rope rapidly until the engine starts,
but no more than 6 pulls.
attempt, repeat steps 1-5.
If the engine does not start on the second
attempt, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING
table or call customer support.
Squeeze the throttle trigger and let the
machine run for 15 seconds.
Move the choke lever to the run (top)
position.
Allow the engine to warm up for one minute.
STARTING A HOT ENGINE
If the engine does not start, proceed to STARTING A
FLOODED ENGINE.
NOTE: Normally, the hot starting procedure can be used
within 15 minutes after the unit is turned off. If the unit sits
for more than 15 minutes without being used, it will be
necessary to start the unit by following the steps under
STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
1. Move the choke lever to the run (top) position.
2. Fully squeeze throttle trigger.
3. Pull the starter rope handle repeatedly while squeezing
throttle trigger until engine starts and runs. This
could require pulling the starter handle many times
If the unit still doesn't start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE or call customer support.
Follow steps 1,4,5,6,7 in
START COLD ENGINE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
OPERATING TIPS
a WARNING: Always wear hearing protection and eye
protection. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks
or debris can be thrown into eyes and face and cause
blindness or other serious injury.
•
with right hand on the rear handle/throttle control and the
left hand on the front handle. Always keep engine and
trimmer head below waist level.
• For curved shaft models, cut from your right to your left.
• For straight shaft models, cut from your left to your right.
• Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary.
run at less than full throttle. At lower speeds, there is
less engine noise and vibration. The cutting line will last
longer and will be less likely to weld onto the spool.
• It is recommended that the engine not be operated for
longer than 1 minute at full throttle.
• Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine
to return to idle speed when not cutting.
• To stop engine, release the throttle trigger and push the
STOP switch.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 inches (5
cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on
the ground with the engine running at full throttle.
allowed by the line limiter.
Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being
operated.
To advance line:
1. Operate the engine at full throttle.
2. Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy
area.
3. Tap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the
ground one time.
Approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of line will be advanced
with each tap.
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy area. Tapping on
surfaces such as concrete or asphalt can cause excessive
wear to the trimmer head.
If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5 cm) or less, more
line length.
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Always wear:
1. Hearing protection
2. Eye protection
3. Long pants
4. Gloves
5. Heavy shoes
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