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STARTING
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, push and release the
engine STOP switch. The s w itch will
automatically return to the ON position. Wait
5 seconds before attempting to restart unit to
allow switch to reset.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
Primer Bulb
Trigger
Choke Lever
Muffler
WARNING:
The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any
contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
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Set unit on a flat surface.
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Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
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Move choke l ever to
FULL CHOKE
position.
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Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through
all remaining steps.
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Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
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Move choke l ever to
HALF CHOKE
position.
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Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
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Allow engine to run10 seconds, then move
choke lever to
OFF CHOKE
position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
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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
instructions in
STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 1 minute at full
throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
Eye
Protection
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
ALWAYS WEAR:
Cut from your right to your left.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping t he bottom of the
cutting head lightly on the ground while
engine is runni ng at full speed. A metal blade
attached to the shield will cut the line to the
proper length.
REPLACING THE LINE
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Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap
button.
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Clean entire surface of hub and spool.
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Replace with pre--wound spool, or cut a
length of 20 feet of 0.080” (2 mm) diameter
Weed Eater
!
brand line. Never use wire,
rope, string, etc., which can break off and
become a dangerous missile.
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Insert one end of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm)
into the s mallhole onthe inside of thespool.
Small
Hole
Spool
Hub
Line exit hole
Line in Notch
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Wind line evenly and tightly onto spool.
Wind in the direction of the arrow on the
spool.
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Push the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5
inches ( 7 -- 12 cm) unwound.
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Insert the line into the exit hole in the hub as
shown in the illustration.
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Align the notch with the line exit hole.
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Push spool into hub until it snaps intoplace.
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Pull the line extending outside of the hub to
release it from t he notch.