--5 --
components,etc. Alternativefuels cause high
moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture
leadingto oiland fuel separation.
OPERATINGINST RUCTIONS
Itis recommended that theengine notbe
The HANDLE LEVER can be used to rotate
the rear handle to allow operation of the unit
at a 45o and 90o position.
To rotate rear handle:
operatedfor longer than 30 seconds at full
throttle. Releasing the triggerandallowing
theengine to briefly return to idle speed (5 --
10sec onds) will be sufficient.

IMPORTANTPOINT S

•Usethe minimum throttle speednecessary
toeffectively cut hedges for optimalhedge
trimmerperformance.
•Neverattempt to use thishedge trimmer to
cut hedgesthathave any branches with a
diameterlargerthan 1 ″(2.54 cm).

OPERATINGPOSIT ION

Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection

STOPPING YOURENGINE

HANDLE LEVER

•To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to theO FF position.
•If enginedoesnot stop,move choke lever
tothe FULL CHOKE position.

STARTINGY OUR ENGINE

•Fuelengine.Move at leas t 10feet (3 me-
ters) away from thefueling s ite.
•Remove theblade cover from the blade
beforestarting the unit.
•Holdthe unit on the ground in the starting
position as shown. Support unit so the
blade is off of the groundandaway from
trees, bushes, onlookers, etc.
HELPFUL TIP
Ifyourengine stilldoesnot
start after followingthese
instructions, please call
1--800--554--6723.

STARTINGA COLD ENGINE (or a

warm engine after running out of

fuel)

WARNING: Thecuttingblade will be
movingonce theengine starts. Wear your
protective equipmentandobserveall safety
WARNING: During operation, hold
the unit with the muffler exhaust away from
your body and clothes.
instructions.
ThrottleLock-out
Throttle
Trigger
ON/OFF
Switch
1. Movethe ON/OFF switch to the ONposi-
1. Allow engine to return to idle speed.
3. Release handle lever.
2. Pull handle lever and rotate rear handle to
desired position.
tion.
2. Slowly press the primerbulb 10 times.
3. Movethe choke levertotheFULL CHOKE
position.
Choke Lever
PrimerBulb
4. Pull starter ropehandle sharplyuntilen-
gines ounds as if it is trying to run,but do
notpullropemore than3times.
Handle Lever
Rear Handle