STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting
SInspect the unit before each use. Re- place damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and se- curely fastened. Use only flexible, non- metallic line recommended by the manufacturer. Never use, for example,
wire or wire rope, which can break off and become a dangerous projectile.
SCheck that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked.
SNever use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard.
Starting and stopping
WARNING: The complete clutch, clutch cover, and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise parts could come loose and cause personal injury.
Always move the machine away from the refueling area before starting. Place the machine on a flat surface. Ensure the cutting at- tachment cannot come into contact with any object.
Make sure no unauthorized persons are in the working area, otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury. The safety distance is 50 feet (15 meters).
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Cold engine
Primer bulb: Press the primer bulb 10 times until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The primer bulb need not be completely filled.
Choke: Move the blue engine choke lever to the closed position.
Starting
Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!).
Firmly grip the starter rope handle with your right hand. DO NOT squeeze throttle trigger. Slowly pull out the cord until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip); then quickly and powerfully pull the cord.
Never wrap the starter cord around your hand.
Repeat pulling the cord until the engine attempts to start. Move the blue engine choke lever to the ½ position. Pull starter rope until engine runs. Move the blue en- gine choke lever to the opened position.
NOTE: If engine dies, return blue engine choke lever to the closed position and repeat starting steps.
CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended.
This can damage the machine.
