
Fig.
6
2.
With
the
safety
lever
(8)
pressed,
pull
throttle
trigger
and
push
lock
button
(9)
(If
so
equipped),
then
slowly
release
throttle
the
trigger
fi
rst,
then
the
safety
lever.
This
will
lock
the
throttle
in
starting
position.
(
Fig.
4,
5
)
3.
Set
choke
lever
(11)
to
CLOSED
position
(B).
(
Fig.
7
)
Fig.
7
4.
Pull
recoil
starter
briskly,
taking
care
to
keep
the
handle
in
your
grasp
and
not
allowing
it
to
snap
back.
(
Fig.
8,
9
)
Fig.
8
Fig.
9
5.
When
you
hear
the
engine
attempts
to
start,
return
choke
lever
to
RUN
position
(open)
(C).
Then
pull
recoil
starter
briskly
again.
NOTE
If
engine
does
not
start,
repeat
procedures
from
2
to
4.
6.
After
starting
engine,
allow
the
engine
about
2-3
minutes
to
warm
up
before
subjecting
it
to
any
load.
Cutting
When
cutting,
operate
engine
at
full
throttle
as
this
maintains
proper
cutter
speed.
When
trimming
top
of
hedge,
hold
trimmer
so
blades
are
between
15
and
30
degrees
from
a
horizontal
position
and
swing
trimmer
in
an
arc
toward
edge
of
hedge
to
sweep
cuttings
o
ff
.
When
trimming
sides
of
hedge,
hold
blade
vertically
and
swing
unit
in
an
arc.
NOTE
○
Multi
-
position
twist
handle
(Fig.
10,
11)
(except
single
blade)
The
rear
control
handle
turns
70
degrees
to
provide
comfortable
use
while
accommodating
a
variety
of
cutting
angles.
The
handle
allows
for
fi
ve
di
ff
erent
locking
positions.
Before
attempting
to
adjust
rear
handle,
make
sure
the
machine
is
at
idle
or
engine
is
shut
o
ff
.
○
The
machine
will
automatically
shut
o
ff
if
the
throttle
lever
is
pressed
while
the
handle
is
NOT
secured
in
one
of
the
fi
ve
preset
positions.
Never
attempt
to
operate
the
machine
unless
the
rear
handle
is
properly
locked
in
place.
To
rotate
the
handle;
push
the
lock
lever
(12)
allowing
the
handle
to
turn.
When
the
mark
(13)
on
the
rear
handle
aligns
with
the
mark
(14)
on
the
frame/gear
case,
push
the
lock
lever
back
to
the
locked
position.
D:
LOCK
E:
UNLOCK
Fig.
10
Fig.
11
Stopping
(Fig.
12)
Decrease
engine
speed,
and
push
ignition
switch
to
stop
position
(F).
Fig.
12
10
11
B
C
12
12
13
14
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