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WARNING!
MAKE SURE THE BLADE
IS WELL CLEAR OF ANY
INTERFERENCE. Before starting
the engine, place unit on clear, level
surface. Make sure you have good
secure footing and always keep a firm
grip on the machine. THE CUTTING
ATTACHMENT MAY ROTATE WHEN
THE ENGINE STARTS.
Starting the Engine
WARNING!
Move at least three meters
away from the fuel site before
starting the engine.
WARNING!
Never operate the engine
without the cutting attach-
ment installed.
Starting a Cold Engine and/or
Restarting After Refueling.
WARNING!
Before starting the engine,
make sure children, bystanders, and
pets and/or any other objects are well
clear of the cutting attachment!
The cutting attachment will rotate when
the engine is started with the throttle
control set in the “fast idle” position.
IMPORTANT!
A two-position ignition switch mounted
on the throttle control body controls the
engine ignition system. This slide switch
is embossed “START” and “STOP” and
has arrows pointing towards the START
and the STOP positions. The letter "I"
(ON) and "O" (OFF) are embossed on the
left side of the throttle handle, near the
switch bottom.
WARNING!
Never start the engine from
the operating position.
Starting the Engine
(Continued)
1. Move the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
Ignition ON
2. Set the throttle lever to “fast idle” by
performing the following:
a. Squeeze and hold throttle lever
(toward the handgrip).
b. Depress and hold throttle lever
lock button.
c. While holding the throttle lever
lock button, release throttle lever.
Throttle Lever
Throttle Lock
Button
3. Open the fuel cock by moving the lever
to the down position
Fuel Cock
4.
(Cold Engine Only)
Choke the engine
by moving the choke lever up towards
the spark plug (choke is closed).
WARNING!
KEEP WELL CLEAR OF
THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT!
THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT MAY
ROTATE WHEN THE ENGINE IS
STARTED!
Place the trimmer on the ground
during all starting operations.
Make sure you have a secure
footing, and keep a firm grip on the
unit as well.
Keep all bystanders and pets well
clear of the brushcutter during
starting.
5. While holding the unit firmly with your
left hand, use your right hand to pull the
starter handle slowly upward until you
feel the starter engage.
6. Start the trimmer by pulling the starter
handle upward rapidly.
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be easily
damaged by abuse!
Always engage the starter before
attempting to start the engine.
Never pull the starter cord to its full
length.
Always rewind the starter cord
slowly.
Make sure the
cutting attachment
is clear of
obstructions!
Lock Lever
ON-OFF Switch
Choke Lever
Choke Closed
