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Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
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Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.
Choke
Primer Bulb
Starter
Handle
Muffler
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Activate the throttle lock. Keep throttle trigger
in the starting position until engine runs
smoothly.
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Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
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Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion.
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Pull starter rope sharply no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
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Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. Allow
unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF
CHOKE before releasing throttle trigger
from the starting position. Release throttle
trigger by squeezing the trigger and then re-
leasing it.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
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Move the switch to the ON position.
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Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
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Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs.
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If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
Control Handle
in Right Hand
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Left arm extended with hand holding the
handlebar grip.
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Right hand holding control handle, with fin-
gers on throttle trigger.
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Engine below waist level.
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Shoulder strap pad centered on left shoul-
der.
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Danger sign centered on your back.
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Full weight of tool on left shoulder.
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Without operator bending over, the blade or
trimmer head is near and parallel to the
ground and easily contacts material to be
cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD
Bring the engine to cutting speed before en-
tering the material to be cut.
Do not run engine at a higher speed than neces-
sary. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the
engine is run at less than full throttle. At lower
speeds, there is less engine noise and vibration.
The cutting line will last longer and will be less
likely to “weld” onto the spool.
If the trimmer head does not turn when the en-
gine is in operation, make sure the drive shaft
housing is properly seated in engine shroud.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
cutting.
ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE
Trimmer line will advance approximately 2 in. (5
cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer head is
tapped on the ground with the engine running at
full throttle.
The most efficient line length is the maximum
length allowed by line limiter.
Always keep the shield in place when the tool
is being operated.
To Advance Line:
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Operate the engine at full throttle.
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Hold the trimmer head parallel to and above
the grassy area.
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Tap bottom of trimmer head lightly on the
ground one time. Approximately 2 in. (5 cm)
of line will be advanced with each tap. A
blade on the shield will cut the line to the
correct length.
Always tap the trimmer head on a grassy
area. Tapping on surfaces such as concrete
or asphalt can cause excessive wear to the
trimmer head.
If line is worn down to 2 in. (5 cm) or less, more
than one tap will be required to obtain the most
efficient line length.
WARNING:
Use only .080” (2 mm)
diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-
vance properly and can cause serious injury.
Do not use other materials such as wire,
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during
cutting and become a dangerous missile that
can cause serious injury.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH BRUSH BLADE
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Blade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs
when using a bladed unit. This reaction can
cause serious injury such as amputation.
Carefully study this section. It is important that
you understand what causes blade thrust,
how you can reduce the chance of its occur-
ring, and how you can remain in control of unit
if blade thrust occurs.