STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the Oil Level ( p.] 2).

2.Turn switch to ON position (Fig.] 4).

NOTE: If your unit is equipped with a spring loaded type ON/OFF switch, it will always remain in the ON position.

3.Place trimmer firmly on the ground or a very sturdy work surface. Make sure cutting head is clear of all objects. Make sure all bystanders are a minimum of 50 feet (15m) away. Do not attempt to start near pilot lights or any open flame. Do not smoke. Grasp the starter rope handle with one hand and the handle pole with the other hand ( Fig.] 3).

Fig. 13

4.With the unit in the starting position, do not squeeze the throttle control (Fig.] 4). Then pull the rope smoothly and briskly. The engine should start. A cold engine should start with 3-5 pulls. A warm engine should start on the first pull.

NOTE: On the very first use, it may take extra pulls to fill the fuel system with propane.

5.Squeeze the throttle control slightly to warm up the engine for 15 to 30 seconds. In cold weather, move the throttle slowly until the engine warms up for 30 to 60 seconds.

NOTE: This unit is provided with a Fast Idle Lock (Fig. 14). If experiencing starting difficulties under regular conditions, squeeze the throttle control, then push and hold the Fast Idle lock forward while releasing the throttle trigger. Then start the unit.

Start/On(I)

Fast Idle

Stop/OffLock

Safety trigger

Throttle Control

Fig. 14

NOTE: When starting the engine in very hot or cold conditions it may be necessary to squeeze the throttle control while pulling the starter rope.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

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

2.If your unit is equipped with a spring loaded ON/ OFF switch, press and hold the button on OFF until the unit stops. Otherwise, push the switch to the off position.

3.When done using the trimmer for the day, disconnect the propane canister from the unit.

WARNING:

Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 13). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable

position while starting. Make sure that any add-on item is installed correctly and secure before starting the unit.

WARNING:

Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body

protection to reduce the risk of injury when

operating this unit.

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