14
OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the stick edger for the first
time, please review the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION on page 4 and BEFORE
OPERATION on page 11.
Even if you have operated other stick edgers,
take time to become familiar with the operation
of this stick edger’s controls and handling.
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the
engine in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
Your engine's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas which can collect rapidly
in an enclosed area and cause illness or death.
If the stick edger starts to shake or vibrate, stop
the engine immediately. After the blade has
completely stopped, inspect it to determine the
cause of the vibration. Sudden vibration is a
sign of a hazardous problem, such as a loose
or damaged blade. Do not operate the stick
edger until the problem is corrected.
Prolonged exposure to vibration may cause
vibration syndrome (Raynaud's disease).
Symptoms include loss of skin color in the
hands and numbness or a painful tingling
sensation in the fingers, hands, and arms.
Regular users of any power equipment may
feel the numbness or pain spontaneously, at
any time, not just after using the equipment. If
any of these symptoms occur, see a
physician immediately.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever
to the CLOSED position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke
lever in the OPEN position.
2. To start a cold engine, or after refueling an
engine that has run out of fuel, press the
priming bulb repeatedly until fuel can be
seen in the clear plastic fuel return tube.
To restart a warm engine, it is not necessary
to
press the priming bulb.
CHOKE LEVER
OPEN
CLOSED
PRIMING BULB
FUEL RETURN
TUBE
(clear plastic)
