Starting Procedure
IMPORTANT!
Engine ignition is controlled by a
WARNING!
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operating position.
NOTE:
The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit.
1.Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position. See Figure 4.
2.Set the throttle trigger to the “fast idle”:
a.Depress and hold the throttle lock, then squeeze the throttle trigger.
b.Depress and hold the fast idle button.
c.Release the throttle trigger and throttle lock, then release fast idle button.
3.Prime the carburetor by repeatedly depressing the carburetor primer bulb until clear fuel can be seen flowing through the transparent primer bulb.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.
4. (Cold engine only)
Choke the engine by moving the choke lever forward to the closed” position. See Figure 7.
Cranking the Engine
1.Place the unit on the ground. Grip the engine cover with your left hand and the starter handle with your right hand (shown).
2.Pull the starter handle slowly toward you until you feel the starter mechanism engage.
3.Start the trimmer by pulling the starting handle rapidly outward.
CAUTION!
The recoil starter can be easily damaged by abuse!
■■Always engage the starter before attempting to crank the engine. ■■Never pull the starter cord to its full length.
■■Always rewind the starter cord slowly.
Ignition ON
Ignition
Switch
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Figure 6
Choke
Closed
Figure 7
Figure 8
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