OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 16 and 17.
NOTE: The unit is equipped with an automatic choke feature. The starting instructions for this feature are different from units with a manual choke. Be sure to read and follow the starting instructions below.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
TO START A COLD ENGINE:
1Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface.
2Push primer bulb 8 to 10 times.
NOTE: Do not squeeze the throttle trigger before engine starts. Squeezing the throttle trigger at this time will prevent the unit from starting.
3Move the lever to the “COLD START” position. See Figure 17.
4Pull the starter rope until engine runs.
5Allow the engine to warm up for
6Depress the throttle interlock, then squeeze and release the throttle trigger. This allows the choke to automati- cally set to the “WARM START” position. Your unit is now ready for use.
NOTE: The lever will automatically set to the “WARM START” position after the throttle trigger is squeezed for the first time.
TO START A WARM ENGINE:
1.Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface.
2.Choke lever should already be in the “WARM START” position. If not, squeeze and release throttle trigger. Pull the starter rope until unit runs.
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
To stop the engine, depress the switch to the “O” position.
IGNITION SWITCH
I= ON TO RUN O = OFF TO STOP
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
PRIMER BULB
THROTTLE
INTERLOCK
Fig. 16
WARM START
POSITION
COLD START
POSITION
LEVER
Fig. 17
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