7. Operation
OP1
OP2(1)
(2)
(3)
OP3
OP4
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■STARTING ENGINE
WARNING
The cutting head will start rotating upon the engine starts.
1.Rest the unit on a flat, firm place. Keep the cutting head off the ground and clear of surrounding objects as it will start rotating upon starting of the engine.
2.Push the primer pump several times until overflown fuel flows out in the clear tube. (OP1)
3.Move the choke lever to the closed position. (OP2)
4.Set the ignition switch to the “start” position. (OP3)
5.While pulling the throttle lever, pull out the starter rope quickly until engine fires. (OP4)
(1) choke lever (2) close (3) open
(4) ignition switch (5) start (6) stop
IMPORTANT
•Avoid pulling the rope to its end or returning it by releasing the knob. Such actions can cause starter failures.
6.Move the choke lever downward to open the choke. And restart engine. (OP2)
7.Allow the engine to warm up for a several minutes before starting operation.
NOTE
1.When restarting the engine immediately after stopping it, leave the choke open.
2.Overchoking can make the engine hard to start due to excess fuel. When the engine failed to start after several attempts, open the choke and repeat pulling the rope, or remove the spark plug and dry it.
■STOPPING ENGINE (OP3)
1.Release the throttle lever and run the engine for a half minute.
2.Shift the ignition switch to the STOP position.
IMPORTANT
• Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the
