This engine is certified to operate on un- leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed with a good quality
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
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Primer Bulb
Muffler
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con- tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
COLD ENGINE STARTING (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)
SRest engine and shield on ground.
SMove the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi- tion.
SSlowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
SMove choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi- tion.
S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger through all remaining steps.
SPull starter rope handle sharply 6 times. S Move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE
position.
S Pull the starter rope handle no more than 6 pulls, until engine runs.
S Allow the engine to run 10 seconds, then move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
SMove choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
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SPull starter rope handle until engine runs. S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in- structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
OPERATING POSITION
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Cut from your left to your right.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut- ting head lightly on the ground while engine is running at full speed. A metal blade attached to the shield will cut the line to the proper length.
REPLACING THE LINE
SPress the lock tabs and remove the cover. S Remove the lock ring, tap button, and
spool.
Spool
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SCheck the indexing teeth on the spool and hub for wear.
S Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner/outer surfaces of the spool and hub.
SUse only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter line. S Cut two lengths of line approximately 20
feet (6 meters).
S Insert line into the small hole in the spool.
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S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the spool; wind indirection of arrow found on
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