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. 18). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
To avoid serious personal injury, ensure any Add- On being used is installed correctly and secure before starting the unit.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS1.Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2.Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON (I) position (Fig. 16).
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. 17). 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
5.Crouch in the starting position and do not squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 18). Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady motion until the engine attempts to start. Repeat until the engine starts.
NOTE: The unit uses Advanced Starting Technology™, which significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine. You must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear the engine attempt to start. There is no need to pull the rope
6.When the engine starts, (for the
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.
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 INSTRUCTIONS1.Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2.Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position (Fig. 16).
Start/On (I) | Stop/Off (O) |
Throttle |
|
| |
(Brushcutter |
|
Only) |
|
Throttle
Control
Fig. 16
Primer
Bulb
Lever
Fig. 17
Starting PositionTrimmer
Equipped With
Advanced Starting
Technology™
Throttle Control (Do NOT squeeze during
a standard start)
Fig. 18
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