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4. When you hear the engine want to start, return
choke lever to RUN position (open) (B). Then pull
recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from
2 to 5.
5. Then allow the engine about 2–3 minutes to warm
up before subjecting it to any load.
Cutting
(Fig.
26,
27,
28)
○
When cutting, operate engine at over 6,500 rpm.
Extended time of use at low rpm may wear out
the clutch prematurely.
○
Cut grass from right to left.
○
Cut grass from left to right (only curve shaft
model).
○
Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade
contacts a solid object in the critical area.
A dangerous reaction may occur causing the
entire unit and operator to be thrust violently. This
reaction is called blade thrust. As a result, the
operator may lose control of the unit which may
cause serious or fatal injury. Blade thrust is more
likely to occur in areas where it is di
ffi
cult to see
the material to be cut.
○
Wear the harness as shown in the
fi
gure (if so
equipped). The blade turns counter-clockwise,
therefore, be advised to operate the unit from
right to left for e
ffi
cient cutting. Keep onlookers
out of working area at least 50 ft (15 m).
Fig. 26
Fig. 27
50 ft
(15 m)
Fig. 28
WARNING
If
cutting
attachment
should
strike
against
stones
or
other
debris,
stop
the
engine
and
make
sure
that
the
attachment
and
related
parts
are
undamaged.
When
grass
or
vines
wrap
around
attachment,
stop
engine
and
attachment
and
remove
them.
Stopping
(Fig.
29,
30)
Decrease engine speed and run at an idle for a few
minutes, then turn o
ff
ignition switch (24).
24
26
Fig. 29
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