
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 5). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Mix gas with oil.
2.Fill the fuel tank with the 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 (Fig. 3).
3. 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. 4). 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.
4. Push the red
5.Crouch in the starting position and do not squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 5). Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady motion up to 10 times. Repeat until the engine starts.
NOTE: The unit uses the
6.When the engine starts, squeeze the throttle control for 15 to 30 seconds. This will warm up the unit.
The red
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine stops while you are squeezing the throttle, go back to step 4.
Stop/Off (O)
Start/On ( I )
Throttle Control
Fig. 3
Primer
Bulb
Red
Lever
Fig. 4
IF... The engine stops before you squeeze the throttle control, hold the throttle control and pull the starter rope until the trimmer starts.
NOTE: If you are having trouble starting the unit or are operating in extreme temperatures (below 40º F, above 90º F), refer to the Troubleshooting section.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2.Press and hold On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position until engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 3).
Trimmer
Equipped With
Starting
Throttle Control
Fig. 5
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