Starter Choke
Handle
Primer Bulb | Muffler |
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COLD ENGINE STARTING (or warm engine after running out of fuel)
SRest engine and shield on ground, support-
ing trimmer head off ground.
SMove the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi- tion.
SSlowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move the choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.
SSet the throttle trigger in the starting position using the throttle lock feature. Keep throttle trigger in the starting position until engine runs
smoothly.
SPull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
SMove choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi- tion.
S Pull starter rope handle no more than 6 pulls, until engine runs.
SAllow engine to run 10 seconds, then move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. Allow unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing throttle trigger from the starting position. Release throttle trigger by squeezing the trigger and then re- leasing it.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
SMove the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi- tion.
SMove the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.
SPull starter rope handle until engine runs. S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
OPERATING POSITION
Control Handle
in Right Hand
SExtend your left arm and hold handlebar grip
with your left hand.
S Hold throttle grip with your right hand with finger on throttle trigger.
SKeep unit below waist level.
SKeep shoulder strap pad centered on your
left shoulder and danger sign centered on your back.
SMaintain full weight of tool on your left shoul-
der.
S Without bending over, keep the blade or trimmer head near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD
Before trimming, bring engine to a speed suffi- cient to cut material to be trimmed.
Do not run engine at a higher speed than neces- sary. The cutting line will cut efficiently when the engine is run at less than full throttle. At lower speeds, there is less engine noise and vibration. The cutting line will last longer and will be less likely to “weld” onto the spool.
If the trimmer head does not turn when the en- gine is in operation, make sure the drive shaft housing is properly seated in engine shroud.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cut- ting.
ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cutting head lightly on the ground while engine is run- ning at full speed. The line limiter blade (on un- derside of shield) will cut the line to the proper length..
WARNING: Use only 0.080” (2 mm) diameter line. Other sizes of line will not ad- vance properly and can cause serious injury. Do not use other materials such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire can break off during cut- ting and become a dangerous missile that can cause serious injury.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WITH BRUSH BLADE
SBlade Thrust is a reaction that only occurs when using a bladed unit. This reaction can cause serious injury such as amputation. Carefully study this section. It is important that you understand what causes blade thrust, how you can reduce the chance of its occur- ring, and how you can remain in control of unit if blade thrust occurs.
SWHAT CAUSES BLADE THRUST - Blade Thrust can occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not cut. This contact causes the blade to stop for an instant and then suddenly move or “thrust” away from the object that was hit. The “thrusting” reaction can be violent enough to cause the operator to be propelled in any direction and lose control of the unit. The uncontrolled unit can cause serious injury if the blade contacts the operator
or others.
S WHEN BLADE THRUST OCCURS - Blade Thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi- cult to see the material being cut. By using the unit properly, the occurrence of blade
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