STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Engine Re-Start: Warm Engine With Fuel

1.Put the On/Off Stop Control in the START position. See Figure 6.

2.Move the choke lever to the PARTIAL (B) position. See Figure 7.

3.Squeeze the throttle control to the wide open (full throttle) position.

4.With the unit in the starting position, pull the starter rope briskly until the engine starts. See Figure 8.

5.When the engine starts, move the choke lever to the RUN (C) position, and run at full throttle for 30 seconds, and up to one (1) minute in temperatures below 40°F (4°C).

NOTE: If the engine does not start using the Engine Re-start procedures, revert to the Cold Start procedures.

NOTE: Four-stroke engines, like cars, are able to start in the idle position. As an alternate method, you may want to start your unit in the idle position when the unit is warm. With the On/Off Stop Control in the START position and the choke lever in the RUN (C) position, pull the starter rope briskly. When the engine starts, run at full throttle for 30 seconds. If the unit fails to start or dies, revert to the Engine Re-Start procedure for warm engines.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to idle.

2.To stop the engine, put the On/Off Stop Control in the STOP position. See Figure 6.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

HOLDING THE TRIMMER

WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.

Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position. See Figure 9. Check for the following:

• The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing

• With a slightly-bent right arm, the operator’s hand is holding the shaft grip

• The operator’s left arm is straight, and the hand is holding the D-Handle

• The unit is at waist level

• The cutting head is parallel to the ground and easily contacts the vegetation without the need to bend over

FIGURE 9

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