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Features and Controls

OPERATING SYMBOLS

Various symbols (shown here, with word descriptions) are used on the unit.

STOP

ENGINE

FAST

SLOW

STOP

TRIMMER

STOP

 

 

 

HEAD

ENGAGE DISENGAGE

BAILBAIL

WARNING

Before operating your machine, care- fully read and understand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this Manual, the separate Engine Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on the machine.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.

Handlebar Height Adjustment

The handlebar (D, Figure 3-1) has two height settings (see “Adjust Handlebar Height” in Section 4).

Plastic Debris Shield

The plastic debris shield (E, Figure 3-1) protects the engine from all manner of debris. The shield tilts forward for access to the engine.

Fuel Primer Button

The fuel primer button (I, Figure 3-2) allows a cold engine to be primed for faster, easier starting.

Keyswitch

The keyswitch (J, Figure 3-1) activates the starter motor to start the engine. The keyswitch does not have an engine stop position. Use the Engine Throttle Control Lever (F) to stop the engine.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

This Section describes the location and function of the features and controls on your machine. Refer to the following Operation Section for detailed operating instructions.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the engine manual for detailed information about the con- trols on the engine.

Engine Throttle Control Lever

Use this lever (F, Figure 3-1) to regulate engine speed and to stop the engine. The throttle settings are shown on the decal next to the lever.

Engine Recoil Starter

The recoil starter (G, Figure 3-1) is located at the rear of the engine and is used to pull start the engine.

IMPORTANT: Remove key from keyswitch when leaving unit unattended to help prevent unauthorized or uninten- tional starting.

Battery

The battery (K, Figure 3-1) cranks the engine starter motor when the keyswitch is turned to the start position. Do not crank engine longer than five (5) seconds per each starting attempt.

Trimmer Head Control Bail

Pull the control bail (A, Figure 3-1) up against the handlebar (engage bail) to start rotation of the trimmer head. Let go of the control bail (disengage bail) to stop the trimmer head.

Cutting Height Settings

The trimmer head (B, Figure 3-1) is adjustable to an infinite number of height settings from 1-1/2" -to- 4-1/2".

Trimmer Line Holders

The trimmer lines are secured to line holders (C, Figure 3-1). Replacing the trimmer lines is a simple procedure (see “Changing Trimming Lines” in Section 5).

 

F

 

A

 

J

 

G

E

D

 

K

I

B

C

Figure 3-1: Features and controls (electric start model shown).

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