STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 6
Throttle Control
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Release your finger from the throttle control. Allow the
engine to cool down by idling.
2.
Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position (Fig. 6).
Fig. 8
1.
Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See
Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions
.
NOTE:
There is no need to turn the unit on. The
On/Off Stop Control is in the ON ( I ) position at all
times.
2.
Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 7). If you can’t see
fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many
times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.
3.
Place the blue choke lever in
Position 1
(Fig. 7).
4.
Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8), squeeze the
throttle control, and pull the starter rope briskly 5
times.
5.
Place the blue choke lever in
Position 2
(Fig. 7).
6.
While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter
rope briskly until the engine starts.
7.
Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to
warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
NOTE:
Engine may take longer to warm up and
reach maximum operating speed at colder
temperatures.
NOTE:
Unit is properly warmed up when engine
accelerates without hesitation.
8.
Once the engine is warmed up, place the blue choke
lever in
Position 3
(Fig. 7). The unit is ready for use.
IF...
the engine hesitates, return choke lever to
Position
2
(Fig. 7) and continue warm up.
IF...
the engine does not start, go back to
step 2.
IF...
the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place
the blue choke lever in
Position 3
and squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8
times. The engine should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM...
If the engine is already warm, make sure the
On/Off Stop control is in the ON position and start
the unit with the blue choke lever in
Position 2
. After
the unit starts, move the blue choke lever to
Position 3
.
Start/On ( I )
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle
Control
Starting
Position
Trimmer
Equipped With
Spring Assist
Starting ™
Fig. 7
Blue Choke
Lever
Primer
Bulb
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the starting position when pulling the
starter rope (Fig. 8). To avoid serious injury, the
operator and unit must be in a stable position while
starting.
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust
fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
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