The Handy THMC, Owner'S Manual

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Starting the Multicutter:

• 

Move the ignition switch to the “on” position

 (Fig. O)

.

• 

Move the choke lever upwards to the “start” position (for cold start only)

 (Fig. P)

.

•  Push the primer bulb 10 times until the petrol/oil mixture fills the primer bulb

 (Fig. Q)

.

• 

Squeeze the safety lever, then the throttle; push in the throttle lock button with your 
thumb.

•  Pull the recoil starter 2-3 times until the engine fires

(Fig R)

.

• 

Push the choke lever down to the “run” position and pull the starter again until the 

engine s

tarts

. Squeeze the throttle to release the throttle lock.

Warning: failure to push the choke to the "run" position after the engine has fired
will flood the engine. 

• 

Allow the engine to run idle for about 10 seconds to warm it up.

Note:  If restarting a warm engine there is no need to move the choke lever or 

prime the primer bulb.

Stopping the Multicutter:

• 

Release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to idle for a few moments.

• 

Move the ignition switch to the “off” position

 (Fig. T)

.

Note: The attachments may continue to rotate for a few seconds after the engine 

has stopped.

During the first 10 hours of work run the engine at a moderate speed.

E

nsure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely tightened

 before every use of the

Multicutter

.

Always position the unit on the operator’s right side.  Using it on the left side will 

expose the user to the exhaust and hot surfaces which can result in burn

s

.

OPERATION