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F-050204L
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
NOTE: DO NOT BE ALARMED, your engine
will smoke the first time it is started. It is
burning off the protective coating that is on
the internal engine parts.
WARNING: Never leave the trim-
mer unattended while the engine
is running. Wait for the trimmer
lines to stop rotation.
1. Before each use, remove debris from the
debris screen shown in NO TAG. Debris
can cause the engine to overheat. Wipe
the debris screen with a cloth or paper
towel.
2. Move the throttle control lever forward to
the START or FAST position.
3. To start a cold engine, push the primer but-
ton five times. Wait two seconds between
each push of the primer button.
NOTE: Do not use the primer to start a
warm engine.
4. Firmly hold the recoil starter handle with
your right hand. See Figure 8.
5. Pull back sharply on the recoil starter
handle. DO NOT allow the starter rope to
snap back. Let the starter rope slowly re-
wind as you hold the recoil starter handle.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after three
pulls, push the primer button two times and
again pull the recoil starter handle.
WARNING: Never run the en-
gine indoors or in a poorly venti-
lated area. Engine exhaust con-
tains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet, hair and loose
clothing away from the trimmer
and any moving parts on the en-
gine. Avoid the muffler and sur-
rounding areas. Temperatures
may exceed 150°F.
Figure 8
Recoil Starter Handle
TRIMMER TIPS
WARNING: Debris such as sticks,
gravel or rocks, can be thrown
with sufficient force to cause per-
sonal injury or property damage.
S Set the throttle control in the FAST posi-
tion. If the weeds or grass are tall and
thick, operate the trimmer at a slower
walking speed.
S Frequently clean the underside of the trim-
mer to remove any grass build up. See the
Maintenance section for details.
S For best results and longer lasting line,
use the ends of the line to do the cutting.
This is easily done by moving slowly
through very thick or heavy weeds.
S If the trimmer lines become too short, it will
take longer to complete the job. If the trim-
mer lines are worn to less than half their
original length, change to a new trimmer
line. “See How To Change The Trimmer
Line” in the Service And Adjustment sec-
tion.
S Do not trim on excessively steep slopes. If
a slope is difficult to stand on, do not trim.
Do not trim on slopes when the ground is
slippery or wet. Trim across the face of a
slope, not up and down.
S Trimmer head contact to concrete, asphalt
and harder services may create prema-
ture wear to the height guide (See
Figure 13).