7. Push and release the throttle trigger to set the
engine to idle speed.
8. Push the throttle trigger gradually to increase the
engine speed.
9. Make sure that the engine runs smoothly.
To start the product with a warm engine
1. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your
left hand. Do not step on the product.
2. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right
hand until you feel some resistance, then pull the
starter rope handle quickly and with force. Continue
until the engine starts.
Note:
For more information about how to start the
To start the product with a cold engine
product, refer to
on page 9 .
To stop the product
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Move the stop switch to the stop position to stop the
engine.
CAUTION:
automatically goes back to run position.
Introduction
WARNING:
safety chapter before you do maintenance
on the product.
Maintenance schedule
Maintenance
Clean the external surface.
Clean the muffler, exhaust pipe and engine from leaves, dirt and unwanted
lubricant.
Make sure that the cutting unit does not move at idle speed.
Do a check of the stop switch. Refer to
6 .
Examine the cutting unit for damages and cracks. Replace if it is damaged.
Examine the hand guard for damages and cracks. Replace if it is damaged.
Do a check of the throttle trigger lockout and the throttle trigger. Refer to
check of the throttle trigger lockout on page 5 .
Examine the engine, the fuel tank and the fuel hose for leaks.
10
The stop switch
Maintenance
Read and understand the
To do a check of the stop switch on page
To operate the product
1. Start near the ground and move the product up
along the hedge when you cut the sides. Make sure
that the body of the product does not touch the
hedge.
WARNING:
front of the cutting equipment does not
touch the ground.
2. Adjust the speed to align with the work load.
3. Hold the product near your body for a stable work
position.
4. Be careful and operate the product slowly.
operation
To do a
Make sure that the
Before
After 40
After 100
h
After each operation.
After each operation.
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