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WARNING: A lternative fuels (not gas -
oline) such as E--15 (15% alcohol), E--20 (20%
alcohol),E --85(85% alcohol) are NOT cl assified
as gasoline and are NOT appr oved for use in
2--stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative
fuels will cause problems such as: improper
clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock ,
power loss, lubrication deficiency, deteriorat ion
of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor
components, etc. Alternative fuels caus e high
moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixtur e
leadingto oil and fuel separation.

HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT

SRelease the throttle trigger.
SPush and release the engine ON/STOP
switch.The switch will automaticallyreturn to
the ON position. Wait 5 seconds before at-
temptingto restart unit to allow s witch to reset.
ON/STOP Switch

HOW TO STARTYOUR UNIT

WARNING: Avoid any contact with the
muffler.A hot muffler c an cause serious burns.
Starting Position
HELPFUL TIP
Ify our engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.

STARTINGA COLD ENGINE (or a

warmengine after running out of

fuel)

NOTE:DO NOT squeez e the throttle trigger
until the enginehas startedand runs.
Muffler
Start
Lever
Starter Handle
PrimerBulb
Throttle
Trigger
1. Setunit on a flat surface.
2. Slowlypress theprimer bulb 6 times.
3. Movethe start lever to the START position.
4. Pullstarter rope handle sharply untilen-
gine starts and runs.
5. Allow unit to run for 10--15 seconds, then
fully squeeze the throttle trigger to disen -
gage the starting system.

STARTINGA WARM ENGINE

Pull starter rope sharply until engine starts
and runs.
NOTE:Normally, the warm s tarting procedure
can be used within 5 -- 10 minutes after the unit
is turnedSTOP. If the unit sits for more than 10
minutesw ithout being run, it will be neces sary to
start the unit by following the s teps under
STARTING ACOLDENGINEorfollowingthe
starting instruction steps shown on the unit .

STARTINGA FLOODED ENGINE

Move the start lever to the RUN pos ition and
fully squeeze throttle trigger. Pull the starter
handle repeatedly while squeezing throttle
triggeruntil engine starts and r uns. This could
requirepulling the star ter handle many times,
depending on how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLE-
SHOOTING TABLE or call 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATINGTHE COUPLER

This model is equipped with a coupler which
enablesopt ional attachments to be installed.
The optional attachments are: MODEL:
Edger PP1000E.....................
Cultivator PP2000T..................
Blower PP3000B....................
Pruner PP5000P....................
Pruner PP5500P....................
WARNING : Alwaysstopunit and dis-
connects park plug before removing or instal-
ling attachments.

REMOVINGTRIMMER ATTACH-

MENT (OROTHER OPTIONAL

ATTACHMENTS)

CAUTION: Whenremoving or installing at-
tachments, place the unit on a flat surf ace for
stability.
1. Loosen the coupler by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
Attachment
Coupler
Knob
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
2. Press and hold the locking/release button.
Locking/Release
Button
Coupler Upper Shaft
Attachment