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4.Set throttle lock (C): Press the lockout switch (A) down and then while holding trigger (B) at partially open position, press down and hold throttle lock (C). Release throttle trigger (B). Throttle trigger (B) will now remain in the partially depressed position If no throttle lock: Press the throttle trigger lockout down and then while holding throttle trigger (B) at
Pull starter rope 6 times.
5.Move choke lever to RUN ”
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Engine will be started when pull starter rope 2 times. (Fig.10B)
Continually warm 10seconds after engine started, and then engine will reach high speed.
6.If engine fails to start, repeat step 1 to 5.
BC 435B
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Fig. 10A | Fig. 10B |
•TO STOP ENGINE
Release throttle trigger. Let engine return to idle. Push and hold ignition stop switch until engine stops.
TRIMMER INSTRUCTIONS
•ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before operating your unit, review ALL SAFETY PRE- CAUTIONS in this manual.
WARNING / CAUTION
•IF UNFAMILIAR WITH TRIMMING OR CUTTING techniques, practice the procedures with ENGINE in “OFF” position.
•ALWAYS CLEAR WORK area of debris such as cans, bottles, rocks, etc. Striking objects can cause serious injury to operator or bystanders and also damage equipment. If an object is accidentally hit, immediately TURN ENGINE OFF and examine equipment. Never operate unit with damaged or defective equipment.
•ALWAYS TRIM OR CUT AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. Do not run engine slowly at start or during trimming operations.
•DO NOT use equipment for purposes other than trimming or mowing weeds.
•NEVER raise cutting head above knee height during operation.
•DO NOT operate unit with other people or animals in the immediate vicinity. Allow a minimum of 50 feet (15 meters) between operator and other people and animals when trimming or mowing.
•Allow a distance of 100 feet (30 meters) between operator and other people and animals when SCALPING with cutting head cutter.
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•IF OPERATING UNIT ON A SLOPE, stand below the cutting attachment. DO NOT OPERATE on a slope or hilly incline if there is the slightest chance of slipping or losing your footing.
•CUTTING HEAD LINE RELEASE
WARNING: DO NOT use steel wire or plas-
To release fresh line, run engine at full throttle and “bump” cutting head against lawn. Line will automatically release. The knife in the cutting attachment guard will trim excess line (Fig. 11A).
CAUTION: Periodically remove weed wrap to prevent overheating the drive shaft. Weed wrap occurs when strands of weeds become entangled around the shaft beneath the cut- ting attachment guard (Fig. 11B). This condi- tion prevents the shaft from being properly cooled. Remove weed wrap with screwdriver or similar device.
BUMP
Fig. 11A | Fig. 11B |
•TRIMMING PROCEDURES
When properly equipped with a cutting attachment guard and cutting head, your unit will trim unsightly weeds and tall grass in those
TRIMMING / MOWING
Swing trimmer with a
Fig. 12A
CLOSER TRIMMING
Position trimmer straight ahead with a slight tilt so bottom of cutting head is above ground level and string contact occurs at proper cutting point. Always cut away from oper- ator. Do not pull trimmer toward operator.
FENCE / FOUNDATION TRIMMING
Approach trimming around chain link fences, picket fences, rock walls and foundations slowly to cut close without whipping string against the barrier. If the string comes in contact with rock, brick walls, or foundations, it will break or fray. If string snags fencing, it will snap off.
TRIMMING AROUND TREES
Trim around tree trunks with a slow approach so string does not contact bark. Walk around the tree trimming from left to right. Approach grass or weeds with the tip of the string and tilt cutting head slightly forward.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when SCALPING. Keep a distance of 50 feet (15 meters) between operator, other people and animals during these operations.
SCALPING
Scalping refers to removal of all vegetation down to the ground. To do this, tilt the cutting head to about a 30 degree angle to the right. By adjusting the handle you will have better control during this operation. Do not attempt this procedure if there is any chance flying debris could injure operator, other people or cause damage to proper- ty (Fig. 12B).
Fig. 12B
DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER
Sweeping refers to tilting cutting head to sweep away debris from walkways, etc. Your trimmer is a powerful tool and small stones or other such debris may be hurled 50 feet (15 meters) or more, causing injury or damage to nearby property such as automobiles, homes and win- dows.
•CUTTING WITH BLADES
WARNING: Before operating this machine with a blade check to ensure it is properly installed. Follow all warnings listed in the blade safety precautions section in this manual.
Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when cutting with a blade.
Always use the harness for blade operations.
•USING WEED BLADES
SCYTHING WEEDS
Scything refers to cutting by moving the blade from side to side in a level arc. It is most effective with grassy weeds and light undergrowth. It should not be used to cut large, tough weeds or woody growth (Fig. 13).
Fig. 13
CAUTION: Do not use weed blades to cut brush or tree saplings.
•USING A BRUSH BLADE
SCYTHING
Scything may be used with a brush blade for light brush and undergrowth. It is not recommended for tough growth.
BINDING
Top heavy growth such as saplings and heavy brush can bind and stop the blade. Avoid binding by anticipating which way the growth will lean, and cut from the opposite side.
If the blade binds in a cut stop the engine immediately. Hold the unit up to prevent the blade from cracking or breaking while pushing the sapling away from the cut to free the blade.
AVOID KICKOUT
Kickout is the reaction of a moving blade if it contacts a strong tree, brush or a solid object. The force that occurs violently pushes the blade away in an arc. Kickout could cause loss of control resulting in injury to the operator or bystanders.
DO NOT USE A BLADE NEAR A CHAIN LINK FENCE, METAL STAKES, LANDSCAPE BORDERS OR BUILD- ING FOUNDATIONS.
The Partner blade guard is designed to reduce the risk of kickout by providing stops to brace the unit against the object being cut.
Place the sapling against the stop (A) so the rotation of the blade continually draws it into the stop (A) (Fig. 14).
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