English---16
115374027 Rev. 5 5/15/12
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting
S
Inspect the unit before each use. Re-
place damaged parts. Check for fuel
leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Make sure the cutting
attachment is properly installed and se-
curely fastened. Use only flexible, non-
metallic line recommended by the
manufacturer. Never use, for example,
wire or wire rope, which can break off
and become a dangerous projectile.
S
Check that the trimmer head and trimmer
guard are not damaged or cracked.
Replace the trimmer head or trimmer
guard if they have been exposed to
impact or are cracked.
S
Never use the machine without a guard
nor with a defective guard.
Starting and stopping
WARNING:
The complete clutch,
clutch cover, and shaft must be
fitted before the machine is started,
otherwise parts could come loose
and cause personal injury.
Always move the machine away
from the refueling area before
starting. Place the machine on a
flat surface. Ensure the cutting at-
tachment cannot come into contact
with any object.
Make sure no unauthorized persons
are in the working area, otherwise
there is a risk of serious personal
injury. The safety distance is 50 feet
(15 meters).
Cold engine
Primer bulb:
Press the primer bulb 10
times until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The
primer bulb need not be completely filled.
Choke:
Move the blue engine choke lever
to the closed position.
Starting
Hold the body of the machine on the
ground using your left hand (
CAUTION!
Not with your foot!).
Firmly grip the starter rope handle with
your right hand.
DO NOT squeeze
throttle trigger.
Slowly pull out the cord
until you feel some resistance (the starter
pawls grip); then quickly and powerfully
pull the cord.
Never wrap the starter cord around
your hand.
Repeat pulling the cord until the engine
attempts to start. Move the blue engine
choke lever to the
½
position. Pull starter
rope until engine runs. Move the blue en-
gine choke lever to the opened position.
NOTE:
If engine dies, return blue engine
choke lever to the closed position and
repeat starting steps.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the starter cord all
the way out and do not let go of the starter
handle when the cord is fully extended.
This can damage the machine.
Summary of Contents for 128LDX
Page 1: ... 26 50 51 75 ...
Page 21: ...English 21 115374027 Rev 5 5 15 12 Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions 20i 10i 3 m 6 m ...
Page 22: ...English 22 115374027 Rev 5 5 15 12 Tri Cut 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...
Page 46: ...French 46 115374027 Rev 5 5 15 12 20i 10i 3 m 6 m Remplacement du fil dans la tête de coupe ...
Page 47: ...French 47 115374027 Rev 5 5 15 12 Tri Cut 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...
Page 72: ...Spanish 72 115374027 Rev 5 5 15 12 Tri Cut 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...
