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English (Original Instructions)
9. When the engine starts, squeeze the throttle trigger to
release the lock. You may need to feather the throttle
until the engine will idle on its own. Allow engine to
warm up for 30 seconds prior to operation.
note:
If engine does not start, return to step 4 and repeat
the steps.
TO STaRT a WaRM EnGInE
Follow these steps to start a warm engine.
1. Lay the product on a flat, bare surface.
2. Ensure the engine switch is in the I (ON) position (item
11).
3. Ensure the choke lever is set to position B (Choke
Open).
4. Hold down the throttle lock out button (item 12) and
squeeze the throttle trigger (item 9). Lock throttle in
position by depressing the throttle lock on button (item
54).
5. Hold the foam handle (item 55) tight with left hand, and
with the right hand pull the starter grip (item 1) with
a quick firm and consistent upward motion (no more
than 6x).
6. When the engine starts, squeeze the throttle trigger to
release the lock.
note:
If engine does not start, return to step 4 of "TO
START A COLD ENGINE" and repeat the steps.
STOPPInG THE PROdUCT
1. Release the throttle trigger.
2. Hold down the engine switch to the O (OFF) position
until the engine comes to a complete stop.
OPERaTInG aS a lInE TRIMMER (fIG.6)
Follow these steps to operate the straight shaft trimmer.
1. Start the trimmer.
2. Hold the trimmer at waist level with your right hand
on the trigger handle and your left hand on the front
handle.
3. Place the product on the right side of your body with
the engine behind and away from your body.
4. Trim grass and weeds in a left-to-right motion with the
line parallel to the ground.
TO adVanCE THE CUTTInG lInE (fIG.7)
Follow these steps to advance the cutting line.
1. Start the trimmer.
2. Tap the bump knob lightly on the ground while the
motor is running. The line will only advance with the
engine at full throttle. Do not hold the bump knob on
the ground.
note:
The line cutting blade on the safety guard will
cut the line to the proper length.
note:
To help prevent line tangle, tap only once to
lengthen the line. If additional line is required, wait a
few seconds before retapping the bump knob. Do not
allow the line to wear too short. Keep the cutting line
at full length.
OPERaTInG aS a BRUSHCUTTER (fIG. 8-9)
WaRnInG
Extreme care must be taken when using blades to
ensure safe operation. Read “Specific Safety Rules for
Brushcutter and Blade Use” earlier in this manual.
TRI-aRC BladE
The TRI-ARC blade is suitable only for pulpy weeds and
vines. When the blade becomes dull, it can be turned over
to extend the life of the blade. Do not sharpen the TRI-
ARC blade.
Hold the brushcutter with the right hand on the trigger
handle and the left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm
grip with both hands while in operation. Brushcutter should
be held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle
about hip height. Maintain your grip and balance on both
feet. Position yourself so that you will not be drawn off
balance by the kick-back reaction of the cutting blade. If
using a shoulder strap or harness, adjust to position the
brushcutter at a comfortable operating position.
Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with this
unit. Blade thrust is the reaction which may occur when
the spinning blade contacts anything it cannot cut. This
contact may cause the blade to stop for an instant, and
suddenly “thrust” the unit away from the object that was
hit. This reaction can be violent enough to cause the
operator to lose control of the unit. Blade thrust may occur
without warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds. This is
more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the
material being cut. For cutting ease and safety, approach
the weeds being cut from the right to the left. In the event
that an unexpected object or woody stock is encountered,
this could cause the blade thrust reaction.
MaInTEnanCE
WaRnInG
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WaRnInG
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also
wear a dust mask.
