10
Filling the Fuel Tank
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!
Handle fuel with extreme care since
it is highly flammable!
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Always allow the engine to cool
before refueling!
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Wipe all spilled fuel and move the
machine at least 3 meters (10 feet)
from the fueling point before re-
starting!
WARNING!
Do not inhale fuel fumes as
they are toxic!
1. Place the unit on the ground or on a flat
surface.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from around
the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel cap slowly, and fill the
fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel mixture.
4. Replace and firmly tighten the fuel cap.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the power-
head before starting the engine.
Starting Procedure
IMPORTANT!
Engine ignition is controlled by a two-po-
sition switch mounted on the throttle body
labeled “I” for ON or START and “O” for
OFF or STOP.
2. Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle” posi-
tion by performing the following.
4. Move the choke lever
forward
to the
“closed” position to choke the engine.
WARNING!
KEEP CLEAR OF THE CUTTING
ATTACHMENT DURING STARTING
OPERATIONS! THE CUTTERS MAY
MOVE WHEN THE ENGINE IS
STARTED
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Place the trimmer on the ground
during all starting operations.
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Make sure you have a secure foot-
ing, and keep a firm grip on the
machine as well.
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Keep all bystanders and pets well
clear of the trimmer during starting
operations.
a. Depress and hold the throttle lockout
lever, then squeeze the throttle lever.
b. Depress and hold the throttle lock button.
c. While depressing the throttle lock but-
ton, release the throttle lockout lever and
throttle lever.
Control Positions (Cold Engine)
1. Move the ignition switch rearward to the
“I” or START position.
Ignition ON
Ignition Switch
HT230
DH230
Ignition ON
Ignition
Switch
HT230
DH230
Throttle
Lock
Fast Idle
Button
Throttle Trigger
Fast Idle
Button
Throttle
Lock
Throttle
Trigger
Primer Bulb (viewed
from rear)
Choke Closed
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Never smoke or light any fires near
the unit or fuels!
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Never place any flammable material
near the engine muffler!
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Never operate the unit without the
muffler in place and properly func
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tioning!
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Never operate the unit if fuel system
components are damaged or are
leaking.
3. Prime the carburetor by depressing the
carburetor primer bulb 4 or 5 times until
you see clear fuel flowing through the
transparent primer bulb.