Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 3
General Safety ................................................... 3
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 4
Setup ........................................................................ 5
1 Installing the Handlebar Footstop..................... 5
2 Installing the Handlebar ................................... 5
3 Adding Oil to the Engine................................... 8
Product Overview ..................................................... 9
Before Operation ..................................................11
Before Operation Safety ....................................11
Fuel Specification ..............................................11
Filling the Fuel Tank ...........................................11
Checking the Engine Oil Level .......................... 12
During Operation ................................................. 12
During Operation Safety ................................... 12
Fuel Shutoff Valve............................................. 13
Starting the Engine ........................................... 13
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 14
Supporting the Handlebar with the
Footstop........................................................ 14
Replacing the Cutting Line................................ 14
Adjusting the Cutting Height ............................. 14
Removing the Cutting Disk ............................... 15
Installing the Cutting Disk ................................. 15
Operating Tips ................................................. 16
After Operation .................................................... 17
After Operation Safety ...................................... 17
Maintenance ........................................................... 18
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 18
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 18
Preparing for Maintenance ............................... 18
Replacing the Air Cleaner ................................. 19
Engine Oil Specification.................................... 20
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 20
Changing the Engine Oil ................................... 20
Servicing the Spark Plug................................... 21
Storage ................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 23
Safety
The following safety section is adapted from ANSI
B71.1–2017, ANSI B71.4–2017, and EN 14910.
General Safety
Important:
Read these instructions carefully
before using the machine, and keep them for
future reference.
This product is capable of injuring hands and feet
and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury.
•
Read and understand the contents of this
Operator’s Manual
before starting the engine.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
functioning properly on the machine.
•
Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area. Do not allow children to operate the machine.
Allow only people who are responsible, trained,
familiar with the instructions, and physically
capable to operate the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
•
Shut off the engine, remove the key (if equipped),
and wait for all movement to stop before you leave
the operator’s position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol
, which
means Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
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