Fill or add fuel to the tank
only when the edger is in
a horizontal position as shown (Fig. 9). Allow
engine to cool down for at least 5 minutes before
adding fuel. Use fuel funnel (not supplied) to
prevent spills.
STARTING & STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
7
FUEL AND OIL
(CONTINUED)
IMPORTANT NOTE
DO NOT use old or stale gasoline. Always use the
proper gasoline, otherwise your engine will suffer
rapid, permanent damage and you will void the
engine warranty.
!
WARNING
Using nondetergent oil or
2 stroke engine oil could
shorten the engine’s service life.
!
WARNING
3.
Press and
release the
primer bulb
5 times
(Fig. 13).
4.
Make sure
you have a
firm footing.
Hold down
motor with
left hand and
put one foot on the cross brace. With right hand
pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it engage –
and then give it a fast pull (Fig. 14).
1.
Place lawn edger
on ground in
horizontal position
(see Fig. 14). Be
sure the ignition
switch is “ON”.
Push switch down
toward operator to
turn ON. Switch
located on top of
trigger handle
(See Fig. 10).
2.
COLD START: Slide the choke level to full choke
position (Fig. 12A).
Use Honda 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent,
premium
quality
motor oil
certified to
meet or
exceed
U.S.
automobile
manufacturer’s
requirements for service
classification SG, SF. Motor
oils classified SG, SF will
show this designation on the container. SAE 10W-
30 is recommended for general, all temperature use.
Do not pull out starter rope more than 65cm (26”) – it
might break. Stand between handles to start. Do not let
starter grip snap back. Guide it back slowly so that the
starter rope can rewind slowly.