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STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting
S Inspect the unit before each use. Re-
place damaged parts. Check for fuel
leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Make sure the cutting
attachment is properly installed and se-
cu rely fastened. Use only flexible, non-
metallic line recom mended by the
manufacturer. Never use, f or example,
wire or wire rope, which can break off
and become a dangerous projectile.
S Che ck that the tri mm er head and trimmer
guard are not dam aged or cracked.
Replace the trimmer head or trim mer
guard if they have been exposed to
impact or are cracked.
S Never use the machine without a guard
nor with a defective guard.
Starting and stopping
W ARNING: The complete clutch,
clutch cover , and shaft must be
fitted before the machine is started ,
otherwise parts could come loos e
and caus e personal injury.
Always move the machine away
from the refueling area before
starting. Place the machine on a
flat surface. Ensure the c utting at-
tachment cannot come into contact
with any object.
Make sure no unauthorized pe rsons
are in the worki ng area, otherwise
there is a risk of serious personal
injury. The safety distance is 50 feet
(15 meters).
Cold engine
Primer bulb: Press the primer bulb 10
times until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The
primer bulb need not be co m pletely filled.
Choke: Move the blue engine choke lever
over to the closed position.
Starting
Hold the body of the m achine on the
ground using your left hand (CAUTION!
Not with your f oot!).
Firmly grip the starter rope handle with
your right hand. DO NOT squeeze
throttle trigger. Slowly pull out the cord
until you feel some resistance (the starter
pawls grip); then quickly and powerfully
pull the cord.
Never wrap the starter cord around
your hand.
Repeat pulling the cord until the e n gine
attempts to start. Squeeze throttle trigger
to release the choke. Continue to hold
throttle trigger and pull starter rope until
engine runs.
NOTE: If engine dies, return blue engine
choke lever to the closed position and
repeat st arting steps.
CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all
the way out and do not let go of the starter
handle when the cord is fully extended.
This can damage the machine.