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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE
If your unit has the D-Handle pre-installed, please follow the
“To Adjust” instructions only.
To Install
1. Remove the screws and
bottom clamp piece that
were installed on the D-
handle for shipping.
2. Place the D-handle over
the shaft housing and onto
the bottom clamp (Fig. 1).
Place it a minimum of 6 in
(15.24 cm) from the end of
the shaft grip.
3. Start screws with a large Flat-head or T-25 Torx
screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the handle
adjustment.
To Adjust
4. If the D-handle was pre-installed, loosen the screws on the
handle just enough to move it.
5. While holding the unit in the operating position, manuever
the D-handle to the location that provides you the best grip
(Fig. 2).
6. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the D-handle is
secure.
INSTALL THE HARNESS
1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle.
2. Pull the strap over the cross bar and down through the slot
in the buckle (Fig. 3).
3. Put the harness on over head and onto shoulder. Snap it
on to the support fitting (Fig. 4).
4. Adjust length to fit the operator’s size. Pull tab to lengthen,
pull strap to shorten (Fig 6).
(4) Screws
D-Handle
Bottom
Clamp
Fig. 1
Minimum
6 inches
(15.24 cm)
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the
Oil Level in the Honda Engine Manual that came with the
unit.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer
to Fueling the Unit in the Honda Engine Manual that came
with the unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Stop
Control is in the ON (I) position at all times (Fig. 8).
3. When starting a cold engine or after refueling, 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. 6). If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release
the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel
in it.
4. Move the choke lever into the choke or closed position
(Fig. 6).
5. Crouch in the starting position and do not squeeze the
throttle control (Fig. 7). Pull the starter rope 2 times with a
controlled and steady motion.
NOTE: The unit may or may not start for a brief period of time.
Continue to step 6.
6. M
ove the choke lever into the run or open position (Fig. 6).
7. Crouch in the starting position and do not squeeze the
throttle control (Fig. 7). Pull the starter rope 1-5 times with
a controlled and steady motion or until the unit starts.
8. Let the unit warm in an idle state for 10 seconds. After 10
sec idle warm up period, gradually squeeze the throttle
lever to allow the unit to accelerate slowly to maximum
speed.
IF
... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF
... The engine stops while you are squeezing the throttle, go
back to step 7 and run unit at half throttle for a few minutes
to allow the unit to warm up.
NOTE: To restart a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the
run or open position. It is not necessary to press the
primer bulb.
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Support Fitting
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
WARNING: Always use the shoulder harness
when using the cutting blade to avoid serious
personal injury.