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3. Firmly grip the Trimmer handle with your left hand,
engaging engine control lever. (See Figure 9)
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. Firmly grip the Recoil Starter Handle with your right hand.
(See Figure 9)
5. Pull the recoil starter slowly, until you feel tension in the
starter rope. Then quickly pull the recoil starter handle to
start engine. DO NOT allow the starter rope to snap back.
Let the starter rope slowly rewind as you hold the recoil
starter handle.
6. If engine fails to start after three pulls, push the primer
button two times and again pull the recoil starter handle.
7. If engine fails to start after 5 or 6 more tries, see the
instructions in the “Troubleshooting Chart”.
WARNING
Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away from any
moving parts. Avoid touching muffler and surrounding
areas – temperatures can exceed 150° F. Keep all safety
devices and shields in place.
Operation
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Figure 9
Recoil Starter
Handle
How to Start the Engine
B
How to Stop the Engine
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1. Release the control lever.
WARNING
Trimmer line will continue to rotate for several seconds after releasing the control lever. Use Caution.
WARNING
Debris such as sticks, gravel, and rocks can be thrown with
sufficient force to cause personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
• Frequently clean debris and grass build up from the
recoil starter cover holes, under the deck in the trimming
head area, and around the muffler. Using the unit with
excessive debris can risk fire. Always use extreme
caution when using the trimmer during dry conditions.
• If the trimmer lines become too short, it will take longer
to complete this job. If the trimmer lines are worn to less
than half their original length, change to a new trimmer
line. See “How to Replace the Trimmer Line” in the
Maintenance section.
Trimming Tips
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• Do not trim on excessively steep slopes. See Slope
Guide. If a slope is difficult to stand on, do not trim it. Do
not trim on slopes when the ground is slippery or wet.
Trim across the face of a slope, not up and down.
• Trimmer head contact to concrete, asphalt and harder
surfaces may create premature wear.
• For best results and longer lasting line, soak the trimmer
line in a pail of water for 24 hours prior to use. A moist
line will be more flexible than a dry, brittle line.
• Let the ends of the trimming line do the cutting. This is
easily done by moving slowly through very thick or heavy
weeds.
