OPERATION
OXYGENATED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol) in this product. It is a violation of federal law and will damage the unit and void your warranty.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentage of oxygenates stated below are not covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable. E15 and E85 are not.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 7 - 9.
Trimmer should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.
To start a cold engine:
Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
Set the choke lever to the START (A) position.
Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and pull the starter handle until the engine runs. Do not pull the starter grip more than six (6) times.
NOTE: Keep throttle trigger squeezed fully through re- maining steps. If the engine does not start, start over at the first step with pressing the primer bulb.
Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds, then set the choke lever to the RUN (B) position.
To restart a warm engine:
Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
Set the choke lever to the RUN (B) position.
Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and pull the starter handle until the engine runs.
To stop the engine:
To stop the engine, depress the STOP switch to the stop position “ 
”.
IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PRODUCT:
Do not return this product to the retail store where it was purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department for any issues you may have.
For Help Call:
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 10.
WARNING:
Engine housing can become hot during trimmer opera- tion. Do not rest or place your arm, hand, or any body part against the engine housing during trimmer operation. Only hold the trimmer as shown in Figure 10 with all body parts clear of engine housing. Extended contact with the engine housing can result in burns or other injuries.
WARNING:
Always position the unit on the operator’s right side. The use of the unit on the operator’s left side will expose the user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury.
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level.
Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
Always operate trimmer in RUN position. Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and string head which could cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the string head, STOP THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark plug wire, and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in lubricant dripping from the muffler.
WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep- ing clearance between the body and the product. Any contact with the housing or string trimmer cutting head can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figures 10 - 12.
Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 10.)
Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area.
The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to left. The straight shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in illustration.
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