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components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high
moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture
leading to oil and fuel separation.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be
The HANDLE LEVER can be used to rotate
the rear handle to allow operation of the unit
at a 45
o
and 90
o
position.
To rotate rear handle:
operated for longer than 30 secondsat full
throttle. Releasing the trigger and allowing
the engine to briefly return to idle speed (5 --
10 seconds) will be sufficient.
IMPORTANT POINTS
• Use the minimum throttle speed necessary
to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge
trimmer performance.
• Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to
cut hedges that have any branches with a
diameter larger th
an 1″ (2.54 cm).
OPERATING POSITION
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
HANDLE LEVER
• To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
• If engine does not stop, move choke lever
to the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
• Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-
ters) away from the fueling site.
• Remove the blade cover from the blade
before starting the unit.
• Hold the unit on the ground in the starting
position as shown. Support unit so the
blade is off of the ground and away from
trees, bushes, onlookers, etc.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
WARNING: The cutting blade will be
moving once the engine starts. Wear your
protective equipment andobserve all safety
WARNING: During operation, hold
the unit with the muffler exhaust away from
your body and clothes.
instructions.
Throttle Lock-out
Throttle
Trigger
ON/OFF
Switch
1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
1. Allow engine to return to idle speed.
3. Release handle lever.
2. Pull handle lever and rotate rear handle to
desired position.
tion.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
3. Move the choke lever to the FULLCHOKE
position.
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
4. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine sounds as if it is trying to run, but do
not pull rope more than3times.
Handle Lever
Rear Handle