WARNING:Operatethisunitonlyinawell-
ventilatedoutdoorarea.Carbonmonoxideexhaust
fumescanbelethalinaconfinedarea.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the starting position when pulling the starter
rope (Fig. 12). To avoid serious injuw, the operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting.
To avoid serious personal injuw, make sure that the
blower tube is locked in place or firmly installed.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil
and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off
Switch is in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 11A).
......2. 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. 12). If you can't see fuel in the bulb,
press and release the bulb as many times as it takes until
you can see fuel in it.
3. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 12).
, 4. Squeeze and hold the trigger (Fig. 11A).
5. Press and hold the trigger lock (Fig. 11B).
6. Release the trigger.
' 7. Release the trigger lock to lock the trigger.
'.......NOTE: The trigger lock should hold the trigger in the pressed
position (Fig. 11B). If not, repeat steps 4-7.
8. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 13) and pull the starter
rope out with a controlled and steady motion 5 times.
9. Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 12).
10. Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady
motion until the engine starts.
11. Keep the trigger locked and allow the engine to warm up
for 15 to 30 seconds.
NOTE: Engine may take longer to warm up and reach
maximum operating speed at colder temperatures.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine accelerates
without hesitation. To accelerate, squeeze and release
the trigger to deactivate the trigger lock (Fig. 11, B), then
squeeze the trigger for desired acceleration.
12. Once the engine is warmed up, place the choke lever in
Position 3 (Fig. 12). The unit is ready for use.
13. If desired, activate the trigger lock.
NOTE: The trigger lock locks the trigger in the operating
position (Fig. 11B) to facilitate starting the unit and to
make continuous operation easier. To lock the
trigger, follow steps 4-7 above. To release the trigger
lock, squeeze the trigger firmly, then release. The
lock should disengage and allow the trigger to return
to the idle position (Fig. 11A).
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2
(Fig. 12) and continue warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 2.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the
choke lever in Position 3, and squeeze and lock the trigger.
Pull the starter rope 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, make sure the
On/Off Stop control is in the ON position. Place the
choke lever in Position 2 and pull the starter rope. After
the unit starts, move the choke lever to Position 3.
On/Off
Switch
Fig. 11A
Fig. 12
Starter Rope
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Fig. 11B
Primer
Bulb
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the trigger. Allow the engine to cool
down by idling.
2. Press the On/Off Stop Control switch in the OFF (O) position
and hold until the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 11A).
Fig. 13