Haussmann HLG033, Operating Manual

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TrIMMINg INSTrUCTIONS
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before operating your unit, review ALL
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS in this manual.
• IF UNFAMILIAR WITH TRIMMING
techniques, practice the procedures with
ENGINE in “OFF” position.
• ALWAYS CLEAR WORK area of debris
such as cans, bottles, rocks, etc. Strik-
ing objects can cause serious injury to
operator or bystanders and also damage
equipment. If an object is accidentally hit,
immediately TURN ENGINE OFF and
examine equipment.
• NEVER OPERATE UNIT WITH DAM-
AGED OR DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
• ALWAYS TRIM OR CUT AT HIGH
ENGINE SPEEDS. Do not run engine
slowly at the start or during trimming
operations.
• DO NOT use equipment for purposes
other than trimming or removing weeds.
• NEVER raise linehead above knee
height during operation.
• DO NOT operate unit with other people
or animals in the immediate vicinity. Al-
low a minimum of 15 m (50 ft) between
operator and other people and animals
when trimming or mowing. Allow a
distance of 30 m (100 ft) between opera-
tor and other people and animals when
SCALPING with linehead trimmer.
• IF OPERATING UNIT ON A SLOPE,
stand below the cutting attachment.
Don’t operate on a slope if there is the
slightest chance of slipping or losing your
footing.
IMPOrTANT
!
allow rope to snap back from extended posi-
tion. This could cause rope to snag or fray
and also damage the starter assembly.
WArM ENgINE STArT
1. Place trimmer on firm flat surface
2. Move ignition switch to the “RUN”
position.
3. Grip the handle firmly, squeeze throttle
trigger to FULL THROTTLE position.
4. Pull starter rope briskly until engine
starts, but no more than 6 times.
5. If engine does not start, please follow
above instructions ”Starting a Cold En-
gine”.
TO STOP ENgINE
Release throttle trigger. Let engine return to
idle. Push and hold ignition stop switch until
engine stops.
Fig. 4
Starter grip
Choke
Primer
bulb
Fig. 3
Ignition switch
Safety trigger
Throttle trigger
WArNINg
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