10Section 4: Operation
USE THE CORRECT DIAMETER TRIMMER LINE
Before starting a project, look at the grass or material you will be cutting.
For tougher conditions, use two (or four) sections of the thicker gauge, .155" diame- ter
NOTE: The thinner line is also recom- mended for use near trees or ornamentals to help prevent girdling (cutting the bark).
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OPERATING THE MACHINE
Once you have read and understood the sections in this Manual on “Safety,” “Assembly,” “Features and Controls,” and “Operation,” you are ready to operate your machine.
TO START THE TRIMMER HEAD
1.Stand in the operator’s position directly behind the handlebars.
2.Slowly close the Trimmer Head Control Bail (Figure
3.Once the trimmer head is revolving, push the unit along the path to be cut.
TO STOP THE TRIMMER HEAD
Let go of the Trimmer Head Control Bail. The bail will return to its open position and the trimmer head will stop turning.
TO STOP THE ENGINE
USING THE TRIMMER
HEAD CONTROL BAIL
Before starting the engine, know how to use the Trimmer Head Control Bail.
1.The Trimmer Head Control Bail (A, Figure
2.When starting the engine, always have the control bail in the disengaged (released) position to prevent the trimmer head from turning when the engine starts.
3.When the engine is running, pull the control bail up against the handlebar to start rotation of the trimmer head.
4.Let go of the control bail to stop the trimmer head. The control bail should spring forward to the disengaged position. If it doesn’t, do not use the machine until the control bail has been repaired.
WARNING
If the trimmer head control bail is not operating properly, shut off the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and move the wire away from the plug.
Adjust or repair the control bail before using the trimmer/mower.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage.
CHECKLIST BEFORE STARTING
1.Complete the
2.Check the trimmer line cutting height (see “Adjust Line Cutting Height” in this Section.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1.Move the unit to the work area.
2.Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
3.Put on
4.Release (disengage) the Trimmer Head Control Bail (A, Figure
5.Start the engine:
a)Put Engine Throttle Control Lever in FAST (rabbit symbol) position.
b)Push in fuel primer button as instructed in Engine Owner’s Manual. NOTE: Do not use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.
c)Pull recoil start rope slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull rope out rapidly to start engine. Let rope back in slowly. NOTE: If engine fails to start after three pulls, repeat steps b and c.
Put the Engine Throttle Control Lever in the STOP position. (If time allows, first move the throttle lever to the SLOW set- ting before stopping the engine.)
NOTE: If the unit is operated in a stationary position with the wear cup in contact with dry vegetation, significant heat will result that may deform the plastic spindle or scorch the vegetation.
WARNING
THROWN OBJECT HAZARD!
•Objects such as rocks, pebbles, and small debris will be thrown violently by the cutting head, resulting in significant hazard to eyes and exposed body parts.
•Always wear
•Keep children, pets and bystanders 50 feet away from machine while operating.
