Primer Bulb
Choke
Lever
Starter Handle
5.Pull starter rope handle sharply until engine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.
6.As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.
7.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE: If the engine doesn’t start after 6 pulls (at the HALF CHOKE position), 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 start- er rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. If the engine still doesn’t start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
8.Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se- conds, then move the choke lever to the RUN position. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at RUN before releasing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: If engine dies with the choke le- ver in the RUN position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1.Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
2.Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en- gine runs smoothly.
3.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
4.Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to RUN.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it is probably flooded.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing the choke lever in the RUN position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could require pulling the starter handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR: | Eye protection |
Long pants
Heavy shoes
Cut from your left to your right.
WARNING: Always wear eye protec- tion. Never lean over the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or other serious injury.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed than necessary. 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.
Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. To stop engine:
SRelease the throttle trigger.
S Push and hold the STOP switch in the STOP position until the engine stops.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
The trimmer line will advance approximately 2 inches (5 cm) each time the bottom of the trimmer head is tapped on the ground with the engine running at full throttle.
The most efficient line length is the maximum length allowed by the line limiter.Always keep the shield in place when the tool is being oper- ated.
To advance line:
SOperate the engine at full throttle.
SHold the trimmer head parallel to and above the grassy area.
STap the bottom of the trimmer head lightly on the ground one time. Approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of line will be advanced with each tap.
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