8. Operation
■ STOPPING ENGINE (OP3)
1. Release the throttle lever and run the engine for
a half minute.
2. Shift the ignition switch to the STOP position.
• Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the
engine while pulling the throttle lever.
■ ADJUSTING THROTTLE CABLE
• The normal play is 1 or 2mm when measured at
the carburetor side end. Readjust with the cable
adjuster as required. (OP5)
(1) Cable Adjuster
■ ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED (OP6)
1. When the engine tends stop frequently at idling
mode, turn the adjusting screw clockwise.
2. When the cutting head keeps rotating after
releasing the trigger, turn the adjusting screw
counter-clockwise.
(1) Idle Adjusting Screw
• Warm up the engine before adjusting the idling
speed.
■ BREAK-IN OPERATION
The Properly Dressed Operator (OP7)
(1) ALWAYS wear hearing protective devices.
(2) ALWAYS wear eye protection such as goggles
or safety glasses.
(3) ALWAYS wear a mask to protect against dust
or other airborne particles.
(4) ALWAYS wear close fitting clothes. Gloves
offer added protection and are strongly
recommended. Do not wear clothing or jewelry
that could get caught in machinery.
(5) ALWAYS wear leather or heavy-rubber shoes.
NEVER work barefooted!
(6) BEWARE of thrown debris!
(7) DIRECTION OF ROTATION
NOTE
IMPORTANT
19
(1)
OP6
OP7
.04 in
(1~2mm)
(1)
OP5