REMOVE THE CUTTING BLADE AND INSTALL THE CUTTING
ATTACHMENT
Remove the Cutting Blade
1.
Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and
insert the locking rod into the bushing hole (Fig. 10).
2.
Hold the locking rod in place
by grasping it next to the
boom of the unit (Fig. 16).
3.
While holding the locking
rod, loosen the nut on the
blade by turning it clockwise
with a 13 mm closed-end or
socket wrench (Fig. 16).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Do not sharpen the cutting blade.
Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break
off while in use. This can result in severe personal
injury. Replace the blade.
1/4-1/2 turn
Counterclockwise
Fig. 15
Clockwise
Fig. 16
Cutting Attachment
Locking Rod
Blade Retainer
Output Shaft
Bushing
Fig. 17
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury or
damage to the unit, do not start or operate this unit
with the locking rod in the locking rod slot.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix fuel with oil. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded fuel. Refer to Fueling
the Unit.
NOTE:
There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Control is
in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 18).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some
amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines
(Fig. 19). If fuel can not be seen in the bulb, press and release
the bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Place the choke lever in
Position 1
(Fig. 19).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 20). Squeeze the throttle
control lever. Pull the starter rope 5 times.
6. Place the choke lever in
Position 2
(Fig. 19)
7. Squeeze the throttle control, pull the starter rope in a controlled
motion 3 to 5 times to start engine.
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the starting position when pulling the
starter rope (Fig. 20). To avoid serious injury, both
the operator and unit must be in a stable position
while starting.
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust
fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
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STARTING / STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm up
for 30 to 60 seconds.
9. Continue squeezing the throttle control, move the choke lever
to
Position 3
(Fig. 19) and continue warming the engine for an
additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE:
Unit is properly warmed up when engine accelerates
without hesitation.
IF...
the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to
Position 2
(Fig. 19) and continue warm-up.
IF...
the engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF...
the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the
choke lever in
Position 3
and squeeze the throttle control.
Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady
motion 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If not,
repeat.
IF WARM...
If the engine is already warm, start the unit with the
choke lever in
Position 2
. After the unit starts, move the
choke lever to
Position 3
.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down
by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control switch in the
OFF (O)
position until the unit comes to a complete stop (Fig. 19).
4.
Remove the nut, blade retainer and blade. Store the nut
and blade together for future use in a secure place. Store
out of children’s reach.
Install the Cutting Attachment
5.
Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert
the locking rod into the shaft bushing hole (Fig. 10). Place the
blade retainer on the output shaft with the flat surface against
the output shaft bushing as shown in Fig. 17. Screw the
cutting attachment counterclockwise onto the output shaft.
Tighten securely.
NOTE:
The blade retainer must be installed on the output
shaft in the position shown for the cutting attachment
to work correctly.
6.
Remove the locking rod.
7.
Install the cutting attachment shield. Refer to
Remove and
Install the Cutting Attachment Shield.
