OPERATION
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Inserting Safety Key | Figure 11 |
7.Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (A, Figure 12). Pull the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
WARNING: Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see the Engine Manual Troubleshooting section.
8.Electric Start: First connect the extension cord to the power cord receptacle and then into a wall receptacle. If additional extension cord is required, make sure it is
WARNING: If the extension cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer (or its service agent) or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
9.Electric Start: Depress the starter push button (A, Figure 13). After you start the engine, first disconnect the extension cord from the wall receptacle and then from the power cord receptacle (B).
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Starting with Cord Handle | Figure 12 |
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Starting with Electric Start | Figure 13 |
IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the starter, use short starting cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one minute between starting cycles.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see the Engine Manual Troubleshooting section.
STOP THE ENGINE
Before stopping the engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on the engine.
WARNING: Gasoline and vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. DO NOT choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
1.Push the ON/OFF switch (A, Figure 14) to the OFF position.
2.Remove the safety key (B). Keep the safety key out of the reach of children.
NOTE: Do not lose the safety key. Keep the safety key in a safe place. The engine will not start without the safety/ignition key.
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Stopping Engine | Figure 14 |
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