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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Throttle Control
(Do NOT squeeze during
a standard start)
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 (Fig. 6).
Primer
Bulb
Fig. 8
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil
and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Stop
Control is in the ON ( I ) position at all times.
2. 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.
3. Push the blue EZ-Start™ lever towards the primer bulb
until it clicks and locks into place (Fig. 7).
4. Crouch in the starting position and do not squeeze the
throttle control (Fig. 8). Pull the starter rope out with a
controlled and steady motion until the engine attempts to
start. Repeat until the engine starts.
NOTE: The unit uses Spring Assist Starting™, which
significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine.
You must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear the
engine attempt to start. There is no need to pull the rope
briskly-- there is no harsh resistance when pulling. Be aware
that this starting method is vastly different from (and much
easier than) what you may be used to.
5. When the engine starts, squeeze the throttle control for 15
to 30 seconds. This will warm up the unit. The blue
EZ-Start™ lever will click off automatically when you
squeeze the throttle control.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 2.
IF...
The engine stops while you are squeezing the throttle, go
back to step 3.
IF...
The engine stops before you squeeze the throttle control,
hold the throttle control and pull the starter rope until the
trimmer starts.
NOTE: If you are having trouble starting the unit or are
operating in extreme temperatures (below 40º F, above 90º
F), refer to the Troubleshooting section.
Start/On ( I )
Stop/Off (O)
Throttle
Control
Starting
Position
Trimmer
Equipped With
Spring Assist
Starting ™
Blue EZ-Start
Lever
STARTING / STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the starting position when pulling the
starter rope (Fig. 9).
To avoid serious injury, the
operator and unit must be in a stable position while
starting.
To avoid serious personal injury, ensure any Add-
On being used is installed correctly and secure
before starting the unit.
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust
fumes can be lethal in a confined area.