STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Operate this unit

Stop/Off (O)

WARNING: only in a well-

Start/On ( I )

ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide

 

exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

 

WARNING: starting. Make sure

 

Avoid accidental

 

you are in the starting position when pulling

 

the starter rope (Fig. 8). To avoid serious

Throttle

injury, the operator and unit must be

Control

in a stable position while starting.

 

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 6

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 Stop Control is in the ON ( I ) position at all times.

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. 7). If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.

3.Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 7).

4.Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8), squeeze the throttle control, and pull the starter rope briskly 5 times.

5.Place the blue choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 7).

6.While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope briskly until the engine starts.

7.Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.

8.Place the blue choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 7). The unit is ready for use.

IF...the engine does not start, go back to step 2. IF...the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the blue choke lever in Position 3 and

squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 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 and start the unit with the blue choke lever in Position 2. After the unit starts, move the blue choke lever to Position 3.

Blue Choke

Lever

Primer

Bulb

Fig. 7

Starting

TrimmerPosition

Equipped With

Spring Assist

Starting ™

Throttle Control

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Release your finger from the throttle control. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.

2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position (Fig. 6).

Fig. 8

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