STARTING THE LINE TRIMMER
NOTE.
It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during and after first use.
CHOKE CONTROL
Start position (choke closed).
Run position (choke open).
1. Set the ignition switch (6) to the ‘on’ position marked with a I
2. Move the choke lever (14) upwards to the start position (cold start).
NOTE.
This is not required if the engine is already warm.
3. Push the primer bulb 10 times, until the primer bulb fills with fuel/oil mixture.
14
10
4. Squeeze the safety lever (13) and the throttle trigger (8)
STOPPING THE LINE TRIMMER
WARNING.
The spool and line will rotate whenever the motor is operating.
1. Release the throttle trigger (8) and allow the engine to idle for a few moments.
2. Move the ignition switch (6) to the off position marked “
O
”.
3. The engine will now stop.
RUNNING IN THE ENGINE
1. During the first 2–3 hours of work, run the engine at a moderate RPM.
2. We advise you in any case not to maintain your engine at a high speed as the different compo
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nents must settle with each other during the process of running in the engine.
3. It is at the end of the running in period that the engine will reach its maximum power.
4. After the first two hours of work, stop and make sure that all nuts and screws are securely fas
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tened, and tighten them if necessary.
5. Pull the recoil starter until you hear the engine starting or trying to start. (Un
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der full choke it may only run for 1 or 2 seconds).
6. Push the choke lever half way down and allow the motor to warm up. Re
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start if the motor stops.
7. Once the engine is fully warm push the choke down fully to the run position
(warm start) and pull the throttle trigger and release. This will release the throt
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tle lock.
8. To increase the speed of the cutting line, squeeze the safety lever (13) first,
and then squeeze the throttle trigger.
To reduce the speed of the cutting line release the throttle lever.
NOTE.
The cutting spool and line is directly connected to the motor and will al-
ways be rotating when the motor is operating.