OPERATION

Tri-Arc®BLADE

The Tri-Arc®blade is suited only for thicker weeds and pulpy stalks. When the blade becomes dull, it can be turned over to extend the life of the blade. Do not sharpen the Tri-Arc®blade.

CUTTING TECHNIQUE - BLADE

WARNING:

Extreme care must be taken when using blades to en- sure safe operation. Read the safety information for safe operation using the blade, refer to Specific Safety Rules for Brushcutter and Blade Use earlier in this manual.

Always hold brushcutter on your right side with both hands when operating. Use a firm grip on both handles.

Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Position yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by the kickback reaction of the cutting blade.

Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as glass, rocks, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal, etc.

Never use blades near sidewalks, fencing, posts, build- ings or other immovable objects.

Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any damage is detected.

The unit is used as a scythe, cutting from the right to the left in a broad sweeping action from side to side.

Use only the Tri-Arc®blade. To install any other brand blade or cutting head to this brushcutter can result in serious personal injury.

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figures 21 - 23.

To start a cold engine:

DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs.

Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface.

PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times.

SET the start lever to the START position.

PULL the rope until the engine starts.

Squeeze the trigger to run.

NOTE: Squeezing and releasing the throttle trigger releases the start lever to the RUN position.

To start a warm engine:

PULL the rope until the engine starts.

To stop the engine:

Press and hold the switch in the stop “ ” position until the engine stops.

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