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starting the trimmer.
3. Press the primer bulb 10 times.
4. Set the choke lever to “Full” choke position.
5. Pull the starter grip until the engine attempts to start.
6. Set the choke lever to “Half” choke position.
7. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts.
8. Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds, then set the
choke lever to “Run” position.
9. Squeeze the throttle lock and throttle trigger to run.
NOTE:
Before squeezing and releasing the throttle
trigger, ensure that the choke lever is at “Run” position.
TO START A WARM ENGINE:
1. Place the trimmer on level ground and ensure that no
objects or obstructions are in the vicinity that could
come in contact with the blades. Hold the front handle
firmly with your left hand and put your right foot on the
base of the rear handle.
2. Press the On/Off switch to the “I” position before
starting the trimmer.
3. Push primer bulb until fuel appears.
4. Set choke lever to “Run” position.
5. Pull starter grip until the engine starts.
6. Squeeze the throttle lock and throttle trigger to run.
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
Press the on/off switch to the “ O ” position.
WARNING
When the engine starts with the trigger locked, the
blades will move. Keep body, objects, and obstructions
away from blades. Failure to keep away from the blades
can result in serious injury.
ROTATING THE HANDLE
See figure 4
The handle can be rotated 45˚ or 90˚ to the left or to the
right.
To rotate handle:
■ Shut off the hedge trimmer.
■ Disengage the throttle trigger.
■ Pull back on the rotating handle knob.
■ Turn handle to the right or to the left.
■ Release rotating handle knob.
■ Keep turning handle until it locks into place in one of
the 45˚ or 90˚ positions.
NOTE:
The trimmer will only operate at one of these
locked positions. The handle is locked when the rotating
handle knob is securely into place, is not extended, and
the handle will no longer move to either side.
CUTTING TIPS
WARNING
Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles.
Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate hedge
trimmer with the other. Failure to heed this warning can
result in serious injury.
WARNING
TO STOP THE ENGINE IN AN EMERGENCY:
Press the on/off switch to the “ O ” position.
WARNING
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose string which
can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a
risk of serious personal injury.
■ Do not force the hedge trimmer through heavy
shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind and slow
down. If the blades slow down, reduce the pace.
■ Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger
than 28mm. Thick, or those obviously too large to feed
into the cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or
pruning saw to trim large stems.
■ If blades do become jammed, stop the engine, allow
the blades to stop, remove the spark plug wire and
remove the obstruction.
■ If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge
level. Decide how high you want the hedge. Stretch a
piece of string along the hedge at the desired height.
Trim the hedge just above the guide line of string. Trim
the side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower
at the top. More of the hedge will be exposed when
shaped this way, and it will be more uniform.
■ Always wear gloves when using the hedge trimmer.
When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping
action, so that the stems are fed directly into the
cutting blade. Older growth will have thicker stems and
will be trimmed easiest by using a sawing movement.
■ It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held
tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s
Syndrome in certain individuals. Symptoms may
include tingling, numbness and blanching of the
fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold.
Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness,
diet, smoking and work practices are all thought to
contribute to the development of these symptoms.
There are measures that can be taken by the operator