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Before Starting the Engine
A
WARNING
Before starting engine, read operator’s manual. Become
familiar with location and function of all controls . Know
how to stop the engine quickly .
WARNING
Before starting the engine, check that the ground wire
terminals have been connected .
Before attempting to start the engine, review the
following steps:
1 . Unit has been assembled according to all
assembly instructions .
2 . Ground wire terminals are connected .
3 . Unit has been inspected for any damaged or
missing components .
4 . No parts are remaining in the carton .
5 . Engine oil is at proper level .
6 . Fresh, clean, regular-unleaded gasoline has been
added to fuel tank .
7 . Spark plug wire is connected to spark plug .
8 . Edger has been moved to desired location .
9 . Edger is on level surface .
WARNING
Keep all bystanders, especially CHILDREN, away during
operation .
IMPORTANT:
This unit’s engine exhaust system is equipped
with a spark-arresting muffler. Tampering with or removing the
spark-arrestor violates section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code as well as other applicable state and
federal law.
How to Start Engine
B
DANGER
Never Run engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated
area . Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, an
ODORLESS and DEADLY gas .
WARNING
Debris thrown from edger can cause severe eye damage .
Always wear ANSI compliant safety glasses or eye
shields when operating edger . If you wear eyeglasses,
put an OSHA certified Wide-Vision Safety Mask over
your eyeglasses .
1 . Review ALL steps in the “Before Starting The Engine”
section .
2 . Move the Depth Control Lever to the Start Position .
(See Figure 6)
3 . Rotate Choke to the Choke Position . (See Figure 5)
NOTE:
Not required when re-starting a warm engine .
4 . Firmly grip the edger handle with your left hand, pulling
the Start Lever against the handle . (See Figure 6)
NOTE:
Engine will not start if the Start Lever is not pulled
against the handle .
5 . Firmly grip the Recoil Starter Handle with your right
hand . (See Figure 6)
6 . Pull the recoil slowly, until you feel tension in the starter
rope . Then quickly pull the recoil starter handle to
completely unwind the starter rope . DO NOT allow the
starter rope to snap back . Let the starter rope
slowly rewind . Use caution because the blade starts
rotating as soon as you pull the recoil starter handle .
Depth
Control
Lever
RUN /
Warm Start
Recoil
Starter
Handle
Start
Position
CHOKE /
Cold Start
Start
Lever
Figure 5
Figure 6
