STARTING

NEVER use raw (unmixed) fuel, or any high-ethanol fuel (ethanol content greater than 10%) such as E20 -E85, in a two-stroke engine.

Fuel containers filled with 2-stroke engine fuel/oil mix should be identified as containing fuel/oil mix, and should be stored separately to prevent using raw or high ethanol gasoline in a two-stroke engine.

STARTING

DANGER

The Operator’s Manual for your unit has specific starting instructions for your model and type of engine. For your safety and ease of starting, always follow these starting instructions, and obey the safety rules provided.

The cutting head/work attachment on units that require starting at wide-open (full) throttle (throttle trigger fully depressed) will start moving immediately when the engine starts.

To avoid loss of control and serious injury:

•Stabilize unit on ground before pulling starter handle.

•Stay clear of the cutting head/work attachment.

•Keep the cutting head/work attachment off the ground and clear of objects that could be struck or become entangled.

•Release the throttle trigger immediately when en- gine starts.

Stabilize unit on ground

Before starting the unit, make sure you know the location of the unit’s “STOP” switch, and know how to perform an emergency stop in case of a switch malfunction. (See “Stopping” on page 25.)

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