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English(Original instructions)
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
■ Toggle the switch to the "O" (off) position.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER (Fig. 5)
Hold the product with the right hand on the rear handle
and the left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip
with both hands while in operation. The product should
be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle
about hip height.
Always operate the product at full throttle. Prolonged
cutting at partial throttle will result in lubricant dripping
from the silencer. Cut tall grass from the top down.
This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft
housing and bump head which may cause damage
from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the
bump head, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire, and remove the grass.
CUTTING TIPS (Fig. 6)
■ Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away
from your body. (Proper operating position shown in
figure 5.)
■ Keep the product tilted toward the area being cut; this
is the best cutting area.
■ The product cuts when passing the product from
right to left. This will avoid throwing debris at the
operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown
in illustration.
■ Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force
string head into uncut grass.
■ Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even
breakage.
■ Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear
line rapidly.
■ Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood mouldings,
siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by
the string.
ADVANCING THE LINE (Fig. 7)
For Reel EasyTM only
Line advance is controlled by tapping the string head on
grass while running engine at full throttle.
■ Run engine at full throttle.
■ Tap the knob on ground to advance string. The string
advances each time the knob is tapped. Do not hold
the knob on the ground.
NOTE: The line trimming cut-off blade on the grass
deflector will cut the line to the correct length.
NOTE : If the string is worn too short you may not be able
to advance the string by tapping it on the ground. If so,
stop the engine, and manually advance the string.
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
■ Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage.
■ Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect
the gasket.
■ Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten.
Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from
refueling site before starting engine.
Note: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after first use.
WARNING
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add
fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.
Move at least 9 m from refueling site before
starting engine. Do not smoke!
STARTING AND STOPPING (Fig. 4a - 4b)
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or
poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
■ Set the switch (6) to the "I" position before trying to
start unit.
TO START A COLD ENGINE:
1. Lay the product on a flat, bare surface.
2. Press the primer bulb (1) 10 times.
NOTE: After the 7th press, the fuel should be visible
in the primer bulb. If not, continue pressing until the
fuel is visible.
3. Set the choke lever (2) to choke position.
4. Squeeze the throttle trigger completely and pull the
starter grip until the engine attempts to start. Do
not pull the starter grip more than 4 times. Keep the
throttle trigger squeezed completely.
5. Set the choke lever to choke position.
6. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. Do not pull
the starter grip more than 6 times.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, repeat the
procedure from step 3.
7. Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds, then set the
choke lever to position.
TO START A WARM ENGINE:
1. Press the primer bulb 10 times.
2. Set the choke lever to choke position.
3. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts.