HOW TO START YOUR UNIT

WARNING: The trimmer head will turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con- tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.

STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a warm engine after running out of fuel)

Starting Position

Starter Handle

Choke

Lever

Primer Bulb

Muffler

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1.Move ON/OFF switch to the ON position.

2.Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

3.Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until the engine runs smoothly.

4.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 5 pulls.

5.Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position.

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 OFF CHOKE position; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex- cess 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 1-800-554-6723.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle.

OPERATING POSITION

1.Set unit on a flat surface.

2.Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi- tion.

3.Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.

4.Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.

5.Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through all remaining steps.

6.Pull starter rope handle sharply until en- gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do not pull rope more than 6 times.

7.As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying to start, move choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

8.Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. 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 starter rope until the engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls. NOTE: If engine still doesn’t start, it is probably flooded. Proceed to START-

ING A FLOODED ENGINE.

9.Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se- conds, then move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit to run for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE be- fore releasing the throttle trigger. NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the rope until engine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.

ALWAYS WEAR:

Eye Protection

Long Pants

Boots

Cut from your left to your right.

When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol- lowing:

SWear eye protection and heavy clothing.

S Extend your left arm and hold handlebar grip with your left hand.

SHold 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.

S Maintain full weight of tool on your left shoulder.

S Without bending over, keep the blade or trimmer head near and parallel to the ground and not crowded into material being cut.

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Weed Eater BC2500 LE HOW to Start Your Unit, Starting a Warm Engine, Starting a Flooded Engine, Operating Position
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