HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, push and release the engine STOP switch. The switch 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
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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)
SSet unit on a flat surface.
SSlowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
SMove choke lever to FULL CHOKE position. S Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through all remaining steps.
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times. S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position. S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
SMove choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs. S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow instructions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
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Cut from your right to your left.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cutting 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
S Remove spool by firmly pulling on tap button.
SClean entire surface of hub and spool.
S Replace with
SInsert one end of line about 1/2 inch (1 cm) into the small hole on the inside of the spool.
Small
Hole
Spool
Line in Notch
Hub
Line exit hole
S Wind line evenly and tightly onto spool. Wind in the direction of the arrow on the spool.
SPush the line into the notch, leaving 3 to 5
inches ( 7
SInsert the line into the exit hole in the hub as
shown in the illustration.
SAlign the notch with the line exit hole.
SPush spool into hub until it snaps into place. S Pull the line extending outside of the hub to
release it from the notch.
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