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STARTING
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
WARNING:
The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
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Rest engine and shield on ground, support-
ing trimmer head off ground.
Throttle Trigger
ON/OFF
Switch
Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
Starter
Handle
Muffler
COLD ENGINE (or warm engine af-
ter running out of fuel)
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Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
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Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
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Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.
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Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through
all remaining steps
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Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
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Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion.
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Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
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Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
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Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
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Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
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Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
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If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
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Extend your left arm and hold handlebar
grip with your left hand.
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Hold throttle grip with your right hand with
finger on throttle trigger.
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Keep unit below waist level.
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Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your
left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back.
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Maintain full weight of tool on your left
shoulder.
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Without bending over, keep the blade or
trimmer head near and parallel to the
ground and not crowded into material being
cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD
Before trimming, bring engine to a speed suffi-
cient to cut material to be trimmed.
Do not run engine at a higher speed than nec-
essary. The cutting line will cut efficiently
when the engine is run at less than full throttle.
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise
and vibration. The cutting line will last longer
and will be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.
If trimmer head does not turn when the engine
is in operation, make sure the tube is properly
seated in engine shroud.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
cutting.
To stop engine:
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Move the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
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If engine does not stop, move choke to
the FULL CHOKE position.
ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-
ting head lightly on the ground while engine is
running at full speed. The line limiter blade (on
underside of shield) will cut the line to the proper
length.
WARNING:
Use only 0.080” (2 mm)
diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad-
vance properly and can cause serious injury.
Do not use other materials such as wire,
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during
cutting and become a dangerous missile that
can cause serious injury.
