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C. Starting a Cold Engine
The trimmer has a Start/Stop ignition switch which must be
used for starting and stopping the engine.
1. Place the hedge trimmer flat on the ground, or another
stable surface. Slide the ignition switch to the START position.
2. Pull choke knob out to COLD START (closed) position.
3. Push primer bulb 3 to 4 times, or until fuel is visible in the
clear fuel return line.
4. Pull starter rope until engine sputters. Use short pulls, 1/2 to
2/3 of the rope length.
5. Push choke knob in to the RUN position.
6. Restart engine and allow it to warm up for 2-3 minutes.
7. With both hands on the handles, squeeze throttle trigger
gradually, to increase the engine speed and engage the blades.
NOTE: Allow engine to warm up 2-3 minutes before use.
Failure to do so will cause engine damage.
Single Edge Trimmer
D. Starting a Warm Engine
1. Slide ignition switch to START position.
2. Push choke knob in to RUN (open) position.
3. If there is no fuel in the clear return line, push primer bulb
3-4 times or until fuel is visible in the line.
4. Pull starter rope using short pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 of the rope
length.
5. If engine fails to start in 4 pulls, use cold start procedure.
6. With both hands on the handles, squeeze throttle trigger
gradually to increase the engine speed and engage the blades
.
E. Starting a Flooded Engine
1. Remove the cap from the spark plug and unscrew the plug
with a spark plug wrench. If the end of the spark plug is wet,
the engine may be flooded.
2. Use a paper towel or clean rag to dry the end of the spark
plug.
3. Reinstall the spark plug and cap.
4. Push the choke knob in (open position) and pull starter
rope three to four times.
5. Now pull the choke knob out (closed position) and pull the
starter rope until the engine sputters.
6. Finally, push the choke knob in (open position) and pull the
starter rope to start the engine
F. Stopping the Engine
1. Release the throttle trigger and allow engine to idle.
2. Slide ignition switch to the STOP position.
3. Make sure blades have come to a complete stop before
releasing either handle.
WARNING - DANGER
AVOID ACCIDENTAL BLADE ENGAGEMENT.
DO NOT SQUEEZE TRIGGER WHEN STARTING.
MAINTAIN ENGINE’S PROPER IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT (2500 - 2700 RPM)
MAX FULL THROTTLE ENGINE SPEED IS
10,500 - 11,000 RPM
WARNING - DANGER
IF ENGINE DOES NOT STOP WHEN SWITCH IS
PUT IN THE STOP POSITION, RELEASE THE
THROTTLE TRIGGER, ALLOW ENGINE TO IDLE.
PUT THE TRIMMER DOWN, AND PULL THE CHOKE
KNOB OUT TO COLD STOP,
(CLOSED) POSITION.
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