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starting cold engine
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.
1.Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) forward away from the STOP position.
2.Choke
Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” (
) Position.
3.Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
WARNING
Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc. which could be contacted by the cutting attachment when starting. Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15 m (50 ft.) from starting area, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
4.Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls).
5.Choke
After engine fires (or five [5] pulls), move choke lever back to
“Run” (
) position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout fully depressed and pull recoil starter handle/rope until en- gine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.
6.After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.
A
B 
CD
D
