IMPORTANT POINTS
SUse the minimum throttle speed necessary to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge
trimmer performance.
SNever attempt to use this hedge trimmer to cut hedges that have any branches with a diameter larger than 5/8∀ (1.5 cm).
OPERATING POSITION
Hearing
Protection 
Eye
Protection
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
D To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
SIf engine does not stop, move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
DFuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me- ters) away from the fueling site.
DRemove the blade cover from the blade before starting the unit.
DHold the unit on the ground in the starting position as shown. Support unit so the blade is off of the ground and away from trees, bushes, onlookers, etc.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)
WARNING: The cutting blade will be moving once the throttle lock has been set and the engine is started. Wear your protec- tive equipment and observe all safety instruc- tions.
ON/OFF | Throttle Lock | |
Switch | ||
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Throttle
Throttle
Trigger
1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi- tion.
2. Engage the throttle lock as follows: D press the throttle
D squeeze and hold throttle trigger; D press and hold throttle lock, then D release the throttle trigger
NOTE: Keep the throttle lock engaged until the engine starts.
3.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4.Move the choke lever to the FULLCHOKE position.
Primer Bulb | Choke |
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| Lever |
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine sounds as if it is trying to run, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.
6. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
7. Pull starter rope sharply until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE: If the engine doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), check to make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position. Move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times; pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the en- gine runs, but no more than 6 more pulls. If the engine still doesn’t start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
8.Once the engine starts, allow the engine to run 10 seconds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at the OFF CHOKE position before squeezing and releasing the throttle trigger to release the throttle lock.
NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.