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Starting A Flooded Engine
1. Place the unit on a flat surface.
2. Move the Ignition Switch to the “ON” position.
3. With the choke lever in “Run/Warm Start” position,
squeeze and hold the Throttle Lever fully depressed and pull
the starter handle repeatedly until engine starts and runs.
This could require pulling the starter handle many times,
depending on how badly the unit is flooded.
4. If the engine still does not start, allow the unit to sit for
about 30 minutes, and repeat step 1-3.
Operation
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Starting Engine:
B
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual or:
Stopping The Trimmer / Brush Cutter:
C
The trimmer line/ cutting blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the engine has stopped.
CAUTION
During the first ten (10) hours of use, use the slowest engine speed which allows for effective cutting and avoid operation
at high engine speeds for extended periods of time.
This will maximize the life and performance of engine of your unit. Maximum power will be achieved after the first ten (10)
hours of engine operation.
Engine Break-in Period:
D
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1. Release the Throttle Lever and allow the engine to idle for a few moments.
2. Move the Ignition Switch to the “OFF” position.
Operating the Brush Cutter:
E
1. Wear shoulder harness before starts the engine.
(see Fig. 18)
2. Follow the instruction of “Starting Engine” on page 8.
3. After the engine starts, attach shoulder harness to clip
on the shaft, and adjust harness length so that the weight
of the unit can be comfortably supported during use
(see Fig. 19)
4. Hold the brush cutter with you both hands on the cow
bar handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in use.
Maintain footing and balance at all time.
5. Squeeze and hold both the throttle and safety levers to
start the operation.
To engage the throttle lock:
1. With the throttle and safety levers squeezed, press the
throttle lock to lock the throttle setting.
Always wear shoulder harness when operating the trimmer / brush cutter. Maintain a firm grip on the handle while cutting.
WARNING
To disengage the throttle lock:
1. Squeeze the throttle and safety levers, and the throttle
lock will be released.
THROTTLE LOCK
The throttle lock can be used to operate the unit without holding the throttle lever.
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
