components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture leading to oil and fuel separation.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 30 seconds at full throttle. Releasing the trigger and allowing
the engine to briefly return to idle speed (5
IMPORTANT POINTS
•Use the minimum throttle speed necessary to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge trimmer performance.
•Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to cut hedges that have any branches with a diameter larger than 1 ″ (2.54 cm).
•Hold the unit on the ground in the starting position as shown. Support unit so the blade is off of the ground and away from trees, bushes, onlookers, etc.
OPERATING POSITION
Hearing
Protection 
Eye
Protection
WARNING: During operation, hold the unit with the muffler exhaust away from your body and clothes.
HANDLE LEVER
The HANDLE LEVER can be used to rotate the rear handle to allow operation of the unit at a 45o and 90o position.
To rotate rear handle:
1.Allow engine to return to idle speed.
2.Pull handle lever and rotate rear handle to desired position.
3.Release handle lever.
Rear Handle
Handle Lever
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
•To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
•If engine does not stop, move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
•Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me- ters) away from the fueling site.
•Remove the blade cover from the blade before starting the unit.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)
WARNING: The cutting blade will be moving once the engine starts. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety instructions.
ON/OFF | Throttle |
Switch |
Throttle
Trigger
1.Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi- tion.
2.Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
3.Move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
Primer Bulb
Choke Lever
4.Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine sounds as if it is trying to run, but do not pull rope more than 3 times.