ventilatedoutdoorareaCarbonmonoxideexhaust. WARNING:Operatethisunitonlyinawell- fumescanbelethalinaconfinedarea.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 12). To avoid serious injuw, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
To avoid serious personal injuw, make sure that the blower tube is locked in place or firmly installed.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Switch is in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 11A).
......2 Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly.
Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 12). If you can't see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes until you can see fuel in it.
3.Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 12).
,4. Squeeze and hold the trigger (Fig. 11A).
5.Press and hold the trigger lock (Fig. 11B).
6.Release the trigger.
'7. Release the trigger lock to lock the trigger.
'.......NOTE: The trigger lock should hold the trigger in the pressed
position (Fig. 11B). If not, repeat steps
8.Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 13) and pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady motion 5 times.
9.Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 12).
10.Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady motion until the engine starts.
11.Keep the trigger locked and allow the engine to warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
NOTE: Engine may take longer to warm up and reach maximum operating speed at colder temperatures.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine accelerates without hesitation. To accelerate, squeeze and release the trigger to deactivate the trigger lock (Fig. 11, B), then squeeze the trigger for desired acceleration.
12.Once the engine is warmed up, place the choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 12). The unit is ready for use.
13.If desired, activate the trigger lock.
NOTE: The trigger lock locks the trigger in the operating position (Fig. 11 B) to facilitate starting the unit and to
make continuous operation easier. To lock the trigger, follow steps
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 12) and continue
IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 2.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the choke lever in Position 3, and squeeze and lock the trigger. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, make sure the On/Off Stop control is in the ON position. Place the choke lever in Position 2 and pull the starter rope. After the unit starts, move the choke lever to Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Release your hand from the trigger. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2.Press the On/Off Stop Control switch in the OFF (O) position and hold until the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 11A).
On/Off
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Fig. 11A | Fig. 11B |
Primer
Bulb
Fig. 12
Starter Rope
Fig. 13