Starting and Stopping, Check before starting

STARTING AND STOPPING

SClean the area around the fuel cap. Con- tamination in the tank can cause operat-

ing problems.

SEnsure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank.

Check before starting

SInspect the unit before each use. Re- place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and se- curely fastened. Use only flexible, non- metallic line recommended by the manufacturer. Never use, for example, wire or wire rope, which can break off

and become a dangerous projectile.

SCheck that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked.

SNever use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard.

Starting and stopping

WARNING! The complete clutch, clutch cover, and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise parts could come loose and cause personal injury.

Always move the machine away from the refueling area before starting. Place the machine on a flat surface. Ensure the cutting at- tachment cannot come into contact with any object.

Make sure no unauthorized persons are in the working area, otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury. The safety distance is 50 feet (15 meters).

Cold engine

Air purge: Press the air purge diaphragm 6 -- 10 times until fuel begins to fill the dia- phragm. The diaphragm need not be com- pletely filled.

Choke: Move the blue engine choke lever over to the closed position.

Starting

Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!).

Grip the starter handle. Slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel

some resistance (the starter pawls grip); then quickly and powerfully pull the cord.

Never wrap the starter cord around your hand.

Repeat pulling the cord until the engine attempts to start. Squeeze throttle trigger to release the choke and pull starter rope until engine runs.

NOTE: If engine dies, return blue engine choke lever to the closed position and repeat starting steps.

CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended.

This can damage the machine.