Starting and Stopping

OPERATION

See Figures 16 and 17.

NOTE: The unit is equipped with an automatic choke feature. The starting instructions for this feature are different from units with a manual choke. Be sure to read and follow the starting instructions below.

WARNING

Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

TO START A COLD ENGINE:

1Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface.

2Push primer bulb 8 to 10 times.

NOTE: Do not squeeze the throttle trigger before engine starts. Squeezing the throttle trigger at this time will prevent the unit from starting.

3Move the lever to the “COLD START” position. See Figure 17.

4Pull the starter rope until engine runs.

5Allow the engine to warm up for 4-10 seconds.

6Depress the throttle interlock, then squeeze and release the throttle trigger. This allows the choke to automati- cally set to the “WARM START” position. Your unit is now ready for use.

NOTE: The lever will automatically set to the “WARM START” position after the throttle trigger is squeezed for the first time.

TO START A WARM ENGINE:

1.Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface.

2.Choke lever should already be in the “WARM START” position. If not, squeeze and release throttle trigger. Pull the starter rope until unit runs.

TO STOP THE ENGINE:

To stop the engine, depress the switch to the “O” position.

IGNITION SWITCH

I= ON TO RUN O = OFF TO STOP

THROTTLE

TRIGGER

PRIMER BULB

THROTTLE

INTERLOCK

Fig. 16

WARM START

POSITION

COLD START

POSITION

LEVER

Fig. 17