WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Use of this product may cause exposure
to chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Safety ....................................................................... 2
General Safety ................................................... 2
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 3
Setup ........................................................................ 4
1 Assembling the Handle .................................... 4
2 Installing the Footstop...................................... 6
3 Filling the Engine with Oil ................................. 6
Product Overview ..................................................... 7
Specifications .................................................... 8
Operation .................................................................. 8
Before Operation ................................................... 8
Before Operation Safety ..................................... 8
Filling the Fuel Tank ............................................ 8
Checking the Engine-Oil Level............................ 9
Adjusting the Cutting Height ............................. 10
During Operation ................................................. 10
During Operating Safety ................................... 10
Starting the Engine ............................................11
Adjusting the Choke.......................................... 12
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 12
Operating Tips ................................................. 13
After Operation .................................................... 14
Maintenance ........................................................... 15
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 15
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 15
Preparing for Maintenance ............................... 16
Servicing the Air Filter....................................... 16
Changing the Engine Oil ................................... 17
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 17
Replacing the Blade.......................................... 18
Storage ................................................................... 19
Preparing the Machine for Storage ................... 19
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 20
Safety
This machine has been designed in accordance with
ANSI B71.4-2012.
General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury.
Using this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
•
Read and understand the contents of this
Operator’s Manual
before starting the engine.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
•
Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep
bystanders a safe distance away from the
machine.
•
Keep children out of the operating area. Never
allow children to operate the machine.
•
Stop the machine and shut off the engine before
servicing, fueling, or unclogging the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety-alert symbol, which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional safety information where
needed throughout this manual.
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