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IMPORTANT:
If engine fails to start after repeated attempts, refer to
troubleshooting section.
WARNING:
Always pull starter rope straight out. Pulling starter at an angle will
cause rope to rub against the eyelet. This friction will cause the rope to fray and
wear more quickly. Always hold starter handle when rope retracts. Never allow
rope to snap back from extended position. This could cause rope to snag or fray
and also damage the starter assembly.
WARM ENGINE START (Fig. 3 & 4)
Place trimmer on firm flat surface
Move ignition switch to the “RUN” position.
Grip the handle firmly, squeeze throttle trigger to FULL THROTTLE position.
Pull starter rope briskly until engine starts, but no more than 6 times.
If engine does not start, please follow above instructions ”Starting a Cold
Engine”.
TO STOP ENGINE
Release throttle trigger.
Let engine return to idle.
Push and hold ignition stop switch until engine stops.
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TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT:
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.
Striking 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 DAMAGED 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.
Allow 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 operator
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.
LINEHEAD LINE RELEASE (Fig. 5 & 6)
WARNING:
Do not use steel wire or plastic coated steel wire of any kind with your
linehead trimmer. Serious injury to the operator may result.
To release fresh line, run engine at full throttle and “bump” linehead against lawn.
Line will automatically release. The knife in the debris shield will trim excess line
(Fig. 5).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 4
Starter rope
Choke lever
Primer
bulb
Fig. 5
“BUMP”
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