Precautions Before Starting the Engine

-At all times allow a 15-meter diameter safety zone around the working area. Make sure that all persons (in particular children) and/or animals remain outside this zone.

-Before using the pole hedge trimmer, make sure that the machine is in safe operational condition. Make sure that the cutter blades are not damaged, and check the throttle lever for easy action. Confirm that the cutter blades are not in motion when the engine is idling. If the machine is not operating normally, contact your dealer to have the machine adjusted. Make sure that the handles are clean and dry, and test whether the I-O switch is functioning properly. Start the engine only in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Do not use any other methods to start the pole hedge trimmer (see , "Starting the Engine").

-Start the engine of the pole hedge trimmer only after having read and fully understood the instructions. Never attempt to start a pole hedge trimmer that has not been fully assembled. Serious injury may result otherwise.

-Before starting the engine, always make sure that the cutter blades are not obstructed by stones, branches or any other solid objects.

-Check the working area for wires, cord, glass or other foreign objects that could get caught in the cutter blades.

-Electrical shock: Be aware of all electrical lines in the vicinity. Check the entire work area for the presence of power lines and electrical fences before starting to work.

STARTING THE ENGINE

If the machine has just been refueled, move at least 3 meters away from the location where the pole hedge trimmer was refueled. Place the pole hedge trimmer on a reasonably clean spot on level ground, and make sure that the cutter blades are not in contact with the ground or any other solid objects.

Cold start (cold engine / engine was stopped for more than 5 minutes / after refueling)

1.Move the I-O switch to the "I" position (1).

2.Push the primer pump (2) repeatedly (7 to 10 times) until fuel enters the bulb of pump.

3.Move the choke lever (3) into the " " (vertical) position.

4.With one hand hold the engine firmly on the ground (4).

5.Pull the starter cord for approx. 10~15 cm until resistance can be felt.

6.Pull firmly (repeatedly if necessary) on the cord until the engine starts.

7.Return choke lever to position " " after the engine has started. Note that the choke lever returns automatically when the throttle lever is operated. Squeeze the throttle lever together with the lock-off lever.

8.Warm up the engine at a moderate speed for approx. 1~2 minutes.

9.After the engine is warm the engine runs evenly and transition from low speed to high speed is smooth and without interruption.

Note: Pulling the starter rope repeatedly with the choke in " " position results in excessive fuel intake, which can make it difficult for the engine to start. In the case of excessive fuel intake, remove the spark plug and pull the starter rope slowly to remove excess fuel. Dry the spark plug electrode and replace the spark plug.

Warm start (immediate restart after engine-stop)

Do not operate the choke (3) when restarting the engine immediately after stoppage. If the engine does not start, execute steps 1~8 as described above (cold start).

Note: Do not release the starter knob immediately after pulling the starter rope, but guide the knob back to its original position.

(4)

(1)

I-O switch

Lock-off lever

Throttle lever

(3)

(2)