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NOTE
• Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws before
starting.
• Always clear work area of debris before starting
operation.
• When pulling starter handle, use short pulls, 1/2 to
2/3 of rope length.
• Do not allow the starter handle to snap back
against the housing.
• Always hold the unit firmly and make sure the
cutting blades are free of obstructions before
starting.
Ignition switch
START
Throttle trigger
SAFE STARTING TECHNIQUES
3. Place ignition switch in “START” position.
4. Push purge bulb until fuel is visible in clear fuel
return line.
5. Move choke lever to CLOSE position.
6. Pull starter handle until first firing sound.
7. Move choke lever to OPEN position.
8. Restart engine and allow to warm up.
STARTING COLD ENGINE
Purge bulb
Choke lever
OPEN
CLOSE
Throttle trigger lockout
Feature of this model: “ES” START
“ES” START
generates enough revolving power to
rotate crankshaft up to a speed to ignite the engine and
bring almost no kickback.
“ES” START
makes engine start far easier than you
ever expect.
Starter handle
(
“ES” START
)
Brake lever
Activating brake
• Activate brake before starting engine.
1. Put fingers on the left side of brake lever.
2. Pull lever in the arrow direction until it clicks.
(Even when the engine revolution rises after engine
start, cutter blade does not move.)
WARNING
WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, CONFIRM IF THERE
IS NOT ANY ABNORMAL VIBRATION OR SOUND.
IF THERE IS ABNORMAL VIBRATION OR SOUND,
ASK YOUR DEALER TO REPAIR.
DANGER
NEVER TRY TO START THE ENGINE BY
POSITIONING YOURSELF ON THE BLADE SIDE.
WARNING
BE SURE TO ACTIVATE THE BRAKE BEFORE
STARTING THE ENGINE.
