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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Start/On (I)
Stop/Off (O)
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Choke Lever
Position
1
Position
3
Position
2
Primer Bulb
Fig. 6
Throttle Control
(Squeezed)
Trimmer is
Equipped With
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine
to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See
Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON ( I )
position (Fig. 6).
3. 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. 7). 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. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 7).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8) and squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 3 times.
6. Place the choke lever in Position 2.
7. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter
rope briskly 1 to 4 times to start the engine.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to
warm up for 10 to 15 seconds.
9. Place the choke lever in Position 3. The unit is ready
for use.
NOTE: Move choke lever to Position 3 for best engine
performance. DO NOT leave the lever in Position 2.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF
...
The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place
the choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle
control. Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8 times. The
engine should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, make sure the
On/Off Stop control is in the ON position and start the
unit with the choke lever in Position 2. After the unit
starts, move the choke lever to Position 3.
Operate this unit only in a
well- ventilated outdoor
area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in
a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting.
Make sure you are in the
starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8).
To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting.
WARNING: