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STARTING AND STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 10). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Make sure that any Add-On item is installed correctly and secure before starting the unit.

IF USING THE OPTIONAL ELECTRIC STARTER

OR POWER START BIT™ ACCESSORY

HOW TO START THE UNIT USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER OR POWER START BIT ACCESSORY

NOTE: This Unit Can Use an Electric Start or Power Start Bit™ Optional Accessory!

Please refer to the Electric Starter or Power Start Bit operator’s manual for proper use of this feature. (Items Sold Separately! Please refer to page 10 of this manual about purchasing these accessories.)

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.

2.Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer to Fueling the Unit.

NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Stop Control is in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 7).

3.Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. 8). If fuel cannot be seen in the bulb, press and release the bulb until fuel is visible.

4.Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 8).

5.Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 9).

SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle control for ALL further steps. Pull the starter rope 5 times.

OFF (O)

ON (I)

Throttle Control

	Fig. 7
Choke		Primer
Lever		Bulb

Fig. 8

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.

2.Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer to Fueling the Unit.

NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Stop Control is in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 7).

3.	Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount
	of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. 8). If fuel cannot be seen
	in the bulb, press and release the bulb until fuel is visible.
4.	Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 8).
5.	Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 9). Place the electric starter or Power
	Start Bit™ into the back of the unit (Fig. 38). Refer to the Operation section
	of the Electric Starter or Power Start Bit™ operator’s manual.
6.	SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle control for ALL further steps. Press
	and hold the electric starter or drill ON (I) button for 2 seconds.
7.	Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever to
	Position 2 (Fig. 8).

6.Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 9).

7.Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope 3-5 times to start the engine.

8.Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Allow the engine to warm up for 30-60 seconds.

9.Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 8).

Starter	Starting
Rope	Position

Throttle

Control

Fig. 9

8.	Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Press and hold the electric
	starter or drill ON (I) button for 2-second intervals until the unit starts.
9.	Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Remove the electric starter
	or drill from the unit.
10.	Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Allow the engine to warm up
	for 30-60 seconds.
11.	Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever to
	Position 3 (Fig. 8).
12.	Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Run the unit for an additional 60
	seconds to complete the warm-up. The unit may be used during this step.

10.Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Run the unit for an additional 60 seconds to complete the warm-up. The unit may be used during this step.

NOTE: The unit is properly warmed up when the engine accelerates without hesitation.

IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 and continue the warm-up.

IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 3.

IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, move the choke lever to Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope 3-8times. The engine should start. If not, repeat.

IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... Move the choke lever to Position 2, press the primer bulb 10 times, squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope until the unit starts. Run the unit for 2-5 minutes. The unit may be used during this time. Then move the choke lever to Position 3.

NOTE: The unit is properly warmed up when the engine accelerates without hesitation.

IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 and continue the warm-up.

IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 3.

IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, move the choke lever to Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Press and hold the electric starter or drill ON (I) button for 2-second intervals until the unit starts.

IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... Move the choke lever to Position 2, press the primer bulb 10 times, squeeze the throttle control, and press and hold the electric starter or drill ON (I) button for 2-second intervals until the unit starts. Run the unit for 2-5 minutes. The unit may be used during this time. Then move the choke lever to Position 3.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.

2.Press and hold the On/Off Stop Control switch in the OFF (O) position until the unit comes to a complete stop (Fig. 7).

1.Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.

2.Press and hold the On/Off Stop Control switch in the OFF (O) position until the unit comes to a complete stop (Fig. 7).

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