OPERATION
WARNING
Debris thrown from the trimmer can result in foreign
objects being thrown into eyes, which can cause severe
eye damage. Always wear ANSI compliant safety
glasses or eye shields when operating the trimmer. If you
wear eyeglasses, put an ANSI certified Wide Vision
Safety Mask over your eyeglasses.
HOW TO USE THE PRIMER BUTTON
NOTE:
Do not use the primer button to restart a warm en-
gine after a short shutdown.
When starting a cold engine, push the primer button three
times (See Figure 5). Wait approximately two seconds
between each push.
HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL
1. During normal use, set the throttle control lever in the
FAST position to run the engine at full speed.
2. Pull the throttle control lever back to decrease engine
speed. Push the throttle control lever forward to increase
engine speed.
3. To stop engine, pull the throttle control lever completely
back to the STOP position. (See Figure 6)
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
NOTE:
DO NOT BE ALARMED; your engine will smoke the
first time it is started. It is burning off the protective coating
that is on the internal engine parts.
NOTE:
Make sure engine is level before starting.
CAUTION
Never leave the trimmer unattended while the engine is
running. Wait for the trimmer lines to stop rotation.
1. Before each use, remove the debris from the debris
screen. Debris can cause the engine to overheat. Wipe the
debris screen with a cloth or paper towel.
2. Move the throttle control lever forward to the START or
FAST position.
3. Make sure the fuel line valve is turned on (the knob should
be horizontal). (See Figure 7)
4. To start a cold engine, push the primer button three times.
Wait two seconds between each push of the primer button.
5. Firmly hold the recoil starter handle with your right hand.
(See Figure 8)
6. Pull the recoil starter slowly, until you feel tension in the
starter rope. Then quickly pull the recoil starter handle
to completely unwind the starter rope. DO NOT allow the
starter rope to snap back. Let the starter rope slowly
rewind as you hold the recoil starter handle.
7. If engine fails to start after three pulls, push the primer
button two times and again pull the recoil starter handle.
8. If engine fails to start after 5 or 6 more tries, see the
instruction in the “Troubleshooting Chart”.
Primer
Button
Figure 5
Throttle Control
Lever
Figure 6
Figure 7
Recoil Starter
Handle
Figure 8
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