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Pull choke lever (E) up to close choke.
Pull starter handle (a &b) until engine flash fires.
Push choke lever down to open choke
(excessive cranking with choke lever will cause flooding
engine making it difficult to start).
Pull starter handle until engine starts.
Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before using.
10.3 Starting a warm engine (engine has been stopped for no more than 15-20 minutes)
If fuel tank was not run dry, pull starter. one to three times and should start.
10.4 To stop the engine
Move switch to “o” position.
10.5 Trimming procedures
When properly equipped with a debris shield and string head, your unit will trim unsightly weeds and tall grass in
those hard-to-reach areas - along fences, walls, foundations and around trees. It can also be used for scalping
to remove vegetation down to the ground for easier preparation of a garden or to clean out a particular area.
NOTE: Even if you are careful, trimming around foundations, brick or stone walls, curves, etc., will
result in above-normal string wear. To renew the wire, press the lower spool knob against the ground
with rotating trimmer.
10.6 Cutting with blades
AVOID KICKOUT
Kickout refers to the reaction of a moving blade if it contacts a strong tree, brush or a solid object. The force that
results violently pushes the blade away in an arc. Kickout may cause loss of control resulting in injury to the
operator or bystanders.
Do not use a blade near a chain link fence, metal stakes, landscape borders or building foundations.
Do not cut with dull, cracked or damaged metal blade. Before cutting growth, inspect for obstructions
such as boulders, metal stakes or strands of wire from broken fences. If an obstruction can not be
removed, mark its location so that you can avoid it with the blade. Rocks and metal will dull or damage
a blade. Wire can catch on the blade head and flap around or be thrown into the air.
Do not use a brush cutter for cutting trees.
11. MAINTENANCE
11.1 Air filter
CAUTION: NEVER operate trimmer without the air filter or dust and dirt will be sucked into the
engine and damage it. The air filter must be kept clean. If it becomes damaged, install a new filter.
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Accumulated dust in the air filter will reduce engine efficiency, increase fuel consumption and allow
abrasive particles to pass into the engine. Remove the air filter as often as necessary to maintain in a clean
condition.
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Light surface dust can readily be removed by tapping the filter. Heavy deposits should be washed out in
soap water.
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Remove filter cover by loosening air filter cover knob.
NOTE: Replace filter if frayed, torn, damaged or if it cannot be cleaned.
11.2 Fuel cap / fuel filter
CAUTION: Remove fuel from unit and store in approved container before starting this procedure.
Open fuel cap slowly to release any pressure which may have formed in fuel tank.
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Keep vent on fuel cap free of debris.
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Lift fuel line and filter out of tank. A steel wire with a hook or a paper clip works well.
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Pull off fuel filter with a twisting motion.
