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STARTING
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
WARNING:
The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
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Rest engine and shield on ground, support-
ing trimmer head off ground.
Throttle Trigger
ON/OFF
Switch
Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
Starter
Handle
Muffler
COLD ENGINE (or warm engine af-
ter running out of fuel)
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Move the ON/OFF switch to t he ON posi-
tion.
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Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
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Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.
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Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through
all remaining steps
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Pull starter rope handle s harply 6 times.
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Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion.
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Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engi ne runs.
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Allow engine t o run 10 seconds, then move
choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
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Move the ON/OFF switch to t he ON posi-
tion.
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Move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
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Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
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If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-
structions in STARTINGACOLDENGINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
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Extend your left arm and hold handlebar
grip with your left hand.
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Hold throttle grip with your right hand with
finger on throttle trigger.
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Keep unit below waist level.
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Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your
left shoulder and danger sign centered on
your back.
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Maintain full weight of tool on your left
shoulder.
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Without bending over, keep t he blade or
trimmer head near and parallel to the
ground and not crowded into material being
cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD
Before t r imm ing, bring engine to a speed suffi-
cient to cut material to be tr immed.
Donot run engine ata higher speed than nec-
essary. The cutting line will cut efficiently
whenthe engine is runat lessthan full throttle.
At lower speeds, there is less engine noise
and vibration. The cutting line will last longer
and will be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.
If trimmer head does not turn whentheengine
is inoperation, make sure the tube is properly
seated in engine shroud.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow
the engine to return to idle speed when not
cutting.
To stop engine:
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Move the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
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If engine does not stop, move choke to
the FULL CHOKE position.
ADVANCI NG THE TRIMMER LINE
Advance l ine by tapping the bot tom of the cut-
ting head lightly on the ground while engine is
running at full speed. The line limiter blade (on
underside ofshield) willcut the line to the pr oper
length.
WARNING:
Use only 0.080” (2 mm)
diameter line. Other s izes of line will not ad-
vance properly and can cause serious injury.
Do not use other materials such as wire,
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during
cutting and become a dangerous m issile that
can cause serious injury.