STARTING WARM ENGINE

Decompression device

Press the decompression device.

When engine is warm, start it by pulling starter handle with switch positioned at START/RUN. (Keep choke lever in RUN (open) position)

If engine does not start in a few tries, follow same procedures as starting a cold.

Starter handle

HOLD THE UNIT FIRMLY.

STOPPING ENGINE

Release throttle trigger and allow to run at an idle speed.

Slide ignition switch to “STOP” position.

OPERATING THE TRIMMER

Adjust handle to a convenient position for cutting as instructed on page 6.

Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes.

Increase engine speed as necessary.

When mowing shrubs, weeds, or grass, swing the cutter head from right to left as you move forward.

-Avoid striking any obstruction such as rocks, stones or tree stumps which can damage the cutter head.

Do not cut into the ground.

-To avoid damage to the engine, do not run the engine unloaded at full throttle.

In the event that the cutter strikes an obstruction or is otherwise prevented from rotating in normal operation, the clutch will slip to prevent possible engine damage. In this case, stop the engine, free the cutter and then start the operation again.

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