2. With the throttle trigger lockout (3) pressed, pull
throttle trigger (4), then slowly release throttle the
trigger
fi
rst, then the throttle trigger lockout. This
will lock the throttle in starting position. (Fig. 3)
3. Set choke lever (6) to CLOSED position (B). (Fig.
5)
6
B
C
Fig. 5
4. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the
handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap
back. (Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
5. When you hear the engine attempts to start,
return choke lever to RUN position (open) (C).
Then pull recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2
to 4.
6. After starting engine, allow the engine about 2-3
minutes to warm up before subjecting it to any
load.
Cutting
When cutting, operate engine at full throttle as this
maintains proper cutter speed. When trimming top
of hedge, hold trimmer so blades are between 15
and 30 degrees from a horizontal position and swing
trimmer in an arc toward edge of hedge to sweep
cuttings o
ff
. When trimming sides of hedge, hold
blade vertically and swing unit in an arc.
NOTE
○
Multi
-
position
twist
handle
(Fig.
7)
The rear control handle turns 90 degrees to
provide comfortable use while accommodating a
variety of cutting angles. The handle allows for
fi
ve di
ff
erent locking positions. Before attempting
to adjust rear handle, make sure the machine is
at idle or engine is shut o
ff
.
○
The machine will automatically shut o
ff
if the
throttle lever is pressed while the handle is NOT
secured in one of the
fi
ve preset positions. Never
attempt to operate the machine unless the rear
handle is properly locked in place.
To rotate the handle; push the lock lever (7)
allowing the handle to turn. Press the lock lever
(7) to release the lock and allow the handle to
turn. Rotate the handle to the desired 0°, 45° or
90° locking position and press the release lever
(8) to lock the handle in place.
D:
LOCK
E:
UNLOCK
8
7
D
E
Fig. 7
Stopping
(Fig.
8)
Decrease engine speed, and push ignition switch (2)
to stop position (F).
F
2
Fig. 8
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR
OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND
SYSTEM MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY
NONROAD ENGINE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT
OR INDIVIDUAL.
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