Engine Choke Lever
ON/OFF
Switch 
FULL HALF OFF
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con- tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)
Starting Position
1.Set unit on a flat surface.
2.Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
3.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4.Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
5.Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.
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Muffler
Primer Bulb
9.Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 seconds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle trig- ger.
NOTE: If engine dies with the choke le- ver in the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1.Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
2.Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
3.Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en- gine runs smoothly.
4.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
5.Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex- cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Eye Protection
Long Pants 
Heavy Shoes
6.Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.
7.As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.
8.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE: If the engine doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the start- er rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine still doesn’t start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
Cut from your right to your left.
WARNING: Always wear eye protec- tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle. At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. To stop engine:
SRelease the throttle trigger.
SMove the ON/OFF switch to the OFF posi- tion.
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