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OPERATION
Difficult Starting (or starting a flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started
after 10 pulls. Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by
following the warm engine starting procedure listed above. Ensure
the ON/STOP switch is in the ON position. Starting could require
pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded. I f engine fails to star t refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE (page 25).
Engine is Flooded
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If you did not move the choke lever to warm start, quickly enough
after the engine began to fire, the combustion chamber is flooded.
- Set the on/off switch to STOP.
- Pry off the spark plug boot (1, Fig. 35).
- Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.
- Open the throttle wide.
- Pull the starter rope several times to clear the combustion chamber.
- Refit the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot, press it down
firmly.
- Set the choke lever to OPEN position – even if engine is cold.
- Now start the engine.
Stopping The Engine
Release the throttle trigger (B, Fig. 36) and let the engine return to
idle.
To stop the engine, push the switch (A). Do not put the hedge trimmer
on the ground when the blade is still moving.
In the event that the switch will not function, pull the choke lever in
CLOSE position (refer to Fig. 32) to stop the engine.
Pre-operation checking
WARNING: THE HEDGE TRIMMER SHOULD NEVER MOVE
AT IDLE. Turn the idle speed screw "T" counterclockwise
to reduce the idle RPM and stop the blade, or contact a
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Servicing Dealer for adjustment and discontinue use
until the repair is made.
Serious personal injury may result from the blade
moving at idle.