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Move at least 3 meters away from the place of refuelling. Place the hedge trimmer
on a clean area of ground. Make sure that the cutting blades do not come into
contact with the ground or any other objects.
Cold starting:
(When the engine is cold or it has been stopped for more than
5 minutes or when fuel is added to the engine.)
1. Push the I-O switch (1) to “I” position.
2. Repeat pushing the primer pump (2) gently (7 to 10 times) until the fuel comes
into the primer pump.
3. Move the choke lever (3) to position “
”.
4. Hold the hedge trimmer down firmly to avoid loss of control while cranking the
engine. Failure to do so may cause serious injury and/or property damage due to
falling or contact with the cutting blade.
5. Pull the starter handle slowly for 10 to 15 cm until you feel the resistance.
6. Pull the starter handle strongly with feeling the resistance and start the engine.
7. When the engine starts or pop-up and stop, return the choke lever (4) to “
”.
8. Run the engine for approximately one minute at a moderate speed before
accelerating to full throttle.
Note: • If the starter handle is pulled repeatedly when the choke lever
remains at “
” position, the engine will not start easily due to
excessive fuel intake.
• In case of excessive fuel intake, remove the spark plug and pull the
starter handle slowly to remove excess fuel. Also, dry the electrode
section of the spark plug.
Hot starting:
(Restarting immediately after the engine has stopped.) When
restarting a hot engine, first try the above procedure: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 with the choke
lever (4) to “
”. If the engine does not start, repeat above steps 1-8.
Note: Do not pull the starter rope to its full extension. Do not allow the
starter grip to be retracted without control. Ensure that it is retracted
slowly.
STARTING THE MACHINE
1. Release the throttle lever completely.
2. Push the I-O switch (1) to “O” position. The engine will slow down and stop.
STOPPING THE MACHINE
