STARTING
POSITION
STARTING A COLD ENGINE OR A WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
SMake sure switch is in ON position.
SSlowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
SMove choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi- tion.
Choke Lever
FULL
HALF
OFF
SSqueeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en- gine runs smoothly.
Primer bulb
S Pull starter rope sharply 5 times.
NOTE: The engine may sound as if it is trying to start before the 5th pull. If so, go to the next step immediately.
SMove the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
S Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE: If the engine has not started after 6 pulls (at HALF CHOKE), check to make sure the choke lever is in the proper position. Then, move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6 times; squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2 more times. Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 more pulls. If the engine still has not started, it is probably flooded. Proceed to
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
S Allow the engine to run 10 seconds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever at the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke le- ver to HALF CHOKE and pull the rope until engine runs.
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STARTING A WARM ENGINE THAT HAS NOT RUN OUT OF FUEL:
SMake sure switch is in ON position.
SMove the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
SSqueeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en-
gine runs smoothly.
SPull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
SAllow engine to run 10 seconds, then move the choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. Re- lease the throttle trigger.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing the switch in the ON position and the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter rope many times de- pending on how badly the unit is flooded.
EDGING
As you become familiar with your edger, you will be able to determine your own operating pace. Conditions such as depth of cut and material being cut will regulate the speed and time required for your edging job.
SAllow the engine to warm up for one minute
before you begin edging.
S Increase the engine speed before placing the blade in the cut. For best operation, run the engine at full throttle while cutting.
SKeep you edging path straight by aligning the blade guide rib on the rear of the blade guard with the edge of the sidewalk. Keep all wheels flat on the walkway.
Blade
Guide Rib
SAlways work going away from people and solid objects such as walls, large stones,
trees, automobiles, etc.
SBe careful when edging near trees or valu- able plants. The high speed metal blade may cut roots and cause damage to the
plants.
S If the blade stalls, immediately move the unit rearward slightly to allow the blade to restart. If the blade continues to stall, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and inspect for blockage or damage.
SAlways keep the blade area clean. Stop the engine, make sure the blade has complete- ly stopped turning, and disconnect the spark plug before cleaning.
