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use a 4-stroke engine lubricant that meets or exceeds
the requirements for API service classification SJ. Check
lubricant level before each use.
NOTE:
Non-detergent or 2-stroke engine lubricants will
damage the engine and should not be used.
To add engine lubricant:
Remove the cap and seal from lubricant bottle provided.
Screw the funnel cap onto lubricant bottle.
Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
Add entire bottle of engine lubricant through oil fill hole.
Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick and secure.
Remove the funnel cap from lubricant bottle. Clean and
store for later use.
To check engine lubricant level:
Separate the attachment from the power head.
Set power head on a flat level surface with shaft parallel
to surface.
Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
Wipe dipstick clean; re-seat in hole and rethread.
Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. Lubricant
level should fall within the hatched area on the dipstick.
If level is low, add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises
to the upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick.
Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause
excessive smoke, lubricant loss, and engine damage.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 6 - 7.
Trimmer should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.
To start a cold engine:
Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
NOTE:
After the 7th press, fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until
you see fuel in the bulb.
Set the choke lever to
FULL CHOKE
position.
NOTE:
Squeeze throttle trigger fully through remaining steps.
With throttle trigger fully engaged, pull the starter grip
and rope until the engine runs (a maximum of 4 times).
NOTE:
If engine has not started after 4 pulls:
If the outside temperature is 60°F or below, leave the
choke in the
FULL CHOKE
position and continue to
pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs.
If the outside temperature is 60°F or above, set the
choke lever to the
HALF CHOKE
position and pull the
starter grip and rope until the engine runs.
After 10 seconds, set choke lever to
RUN
.
To restart a warm engine:
Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
Set the choke lever to the
RUN
position.
Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs.
To stop the engine:
To stop the engine, depress the
STOP
switch to the stop
position “ ”.
IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PRODUCT:
Do not return this product to the retail store where it was
purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department
for any issues you may have.
For Help Call: 1-800-726-5760
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 8.
WARNING:
Engine housing can become hot during trimmer opera-
tion. Do not rest or place your arm, hand, or any body
part against the engine housing during trimmer operation.
Only hold the trimmer as shown in figure 8 with all body
parts clear of engine housing. Extended contact with
the engine housing can result in burns or other injuries.
WARNING:
Always position the unit on the operator’s right side. The
use of the unit on the operator’s left side will expose the
user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury.
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with
the bottom of the engine above waist level.
Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with
both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a
comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from
wrapping around the shaft housing and string head which
could cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes
wrapped around the string head, STOP THE ENGINE,
disconnect the spark plug wire, and remove the grass.
WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep-
ing clearance between the body and the product. Any
contact with the housing or string trimmer cutting head
can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury.
OPERATION
