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Before Starting the Engine (Continued)
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5. Engine oil is at proper level.
6. Fresh, clean, regular-unleaded gasoline has been added
to fuel tank.
7. Spark plug wire is connected to spark plug.
8. Edger has been moved to desired location.
9. Edger is on level surface.
Keep all bystanders, especially CHILDREN, away during
operation.
IMPORTANT:
This unit’s engine exhaust system is equipped
with a spark-arresting muffler. Tampering with or removing
the spark-arrestor violates section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code as well as other applicable state
and federal law.
WARNING
How to Start Engine
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Never Run engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY gas.
Debris thrown from edger can cause severe eye damage. Always wear ANSI compliant safety glasses or eye shields
when operating edger. If you wear eyeglasses, put an OSHA certified Wide Vision Safety Mask over your eyeglasses.
1. Review ALL steps in the “BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE” section.
2. Move the Depth Control Lever to the Start Position.
(See Figure 6)
3. Rotate Choke to the Choke Position. (See Figure 5)
NOTE:
Not required when re-starting a warm engine.
4. Firmly grip the edger handle with your left hand, pulling
the Start Lever against the handle. (See Figure 6)
NOTE:
Engine will not start if the Start Lever is not pulled
against the handle
5. Firmly grip the Recoil Starter Handle with your right
hand. (See Figure 6)
6. Pull the recoil slowly, until you feel tension in the
starter rope. Then quickly pull the recoil starter handle
to completely unwind the starter rope. DO NOT allow
the starter rope to snap back. Let the starter rope slowly
rewind.
7. After the engine starts, wait 2-5 seconds and rotate the
choke back to the RUN position. (See Figure 5)
8. If engine fails to start after 5 or 6 more attempts, see
instructions in the “Troubleshooting Chart”.
DANGER
WARNING
Depth
Control
Lever
Recoil
Starter
Handle
Start
Position
Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away from any
moving parts. Avoid touching muffler and surrounding
areas – temperatures can exceed 150 degrees. Keep all
safety devices and shields in place.
Start
Lever
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RUN /
Warm Start
CHOKE /
Cold Start
WARNING
Figure 5
Figure 6
