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IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine
problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT POINTS
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Use the minimum throttle speed necessary
to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge
trimmer performance.
S
Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to
cut hedges that have any branches with a
diameter larger than 1 cm.
OPERATING POSITION
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
D
To stop engine, move the ON/OFF switch to
OFF position.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
D
Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters)
away from the fueling site.
D
Hold the unit on the ground in the starting po-
sition as shown. Support unit so the blade is
off of the ground and away from trees,
bushes, onlookers, etc.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
WARNING:
The cutting blade will be
moving once the throttle lock has been set
and the engine is started. Wear your protec-
tive equipment and observe all safety instruc-
tions.
Throttle Lock
Throttle
Lock-out
Throttle
Trigger
1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Engage the throttle lock as follows:
D
press the throttle lock-out;
D
squeeze and hold throttle trigger;
D
press and hold throttle lock, then
D
release the throttle trigger
NOTE:
Keep the throttle lock engaged until
the engine starts.
Switch
ON OFF
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move the choke lever to the FULL
CHOKE position.
Choke
Primer Bulb
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine sounds as if it is trying to run, but do
not pull rope more than 6 times.
6. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
7. Pull starter rope sharply until the engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the en-
gine doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the
HALF CHOKE position), check to make
sure the ON/OFF switch is in the ON posi-
tion. Move the choke lever to the FULL
CHOKE position and press the primer
bulb 6 times; pull the starter rope 2 more
times. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position and pull the starter rope
until the engine runs, but no more than 6
more pulls.
