6. Pull the starter rope handle slowly until you feel
some resistance. When you feel resistance, pull the
starter rope handle quickly and with force.
Note:
Do not wind the starter rope around your
hand.
7. Continue to pull the starter rope handle until the
engine starts.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the starter
rope to full extension and do not let go of
the starter rope handle. Release the
starter rope slowly. If you do not obey
these instructions, the engine can
become damaged.
8. Set the choke control to the operation position and
apply full throttle.
To stop the engine
• Move the stop switch to the stop position.
Heated handles (555FXT)
This product has heating elements in the handles. The
switch for the heated handles is on the throttle handle.
The heating elements automatically keep a temperature
of 70° when the heat is on.
Blade thrust
A blade thrust is when the product moves to the side
quickly and with force. A blade thrust occurs when the
grass blade or saw blade hits or catches on an object
that cannot be cut. A blade thrust can eject the product
or operator in all directions. There is a risk of injury to
the operator and bystanders.
The risk increases in areas where it is not easy to see
the material that is cut.
Do not cut with the area of the blade that is shown in
black. The speed and movement of the blade can cause
blade thrust. The risk increases with the thickness of the
branch that is cut.
General work instructions
WARNING:
Be careful when you cut a
tree that is in tension. It can spring back to
its normal position before or after the cut
and hit you or the product, and cause injury.
• Clear an open space at one end of the work area,
and start the work from there.
• Move in a regular pattern across the work area.
• Move the product fully to the left and right, to clear a
width of 4–5 m on each turn.
• Clear a length of 75 m before you turn and go back.
Move the fuel can along with you as you continue.
• Move in a direction where you do not go across
ditches and obstacles more than necessary.
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