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Starting
CAUTION!
Before starting, make sure the cutting attach-
ment does not touch anything.
1. Set ignition switch (1) to ON position.
(Fig. 2-2, 2B)
*Push priming bulb (4) several times so that
fuel flows through the bulb or return pipe. (If
so equipped) (Fig. 2-2C)
2. With the safety lever (2) pressed, pull
throttle trigger and push lock button (3) (If so
equipped), then slowly release throttle the
trigger first, then the safety lever. This wil
lock the throttle in starting position.
(Fig. 2-2, 2B)
3. Set choke lever to CLOSED position (4).
(Fig. 2-3)
4. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep
the handle in your grasp and not allowing it
to snap back. (Fig. 2-4, 4B)
5. When you hear the engine want to start,
return choke lever to RUN position (open).
Then pull recoil starter briskly again.
Fig. 2-2
Fig. 2-3
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Fig. 2-5
NOTE!
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from
2 to 4.
6. After starting engine, allow the engine about
2-3 minutes to warm up before subjecting it
to any load.
Cutting
When cutting, operate engine at full throttle as
this maintains proper cutter speed.
When trimming top of hedge, hold trimmer so
blades are between 15 and 30 degrees from a
horizontal position and swing trimmer in an arc
toward edge of hedge to sweep cuttings off.
When trimming sides of hedge, hold blade
vertically and swing unit in an arc.
NOTE!
(For multi-positioning twist handle)
(Fig. 2-5)
In case your trimmer is twist handle type (1),
please note that the cutting angle can be
adjusted by loosening handle locking nut (2).
After adjustment has been made, be sure to
retighten the nut.
1
3
2
Fig. 2-2B
Fig. 2-4
Fig. 2-5B
4
NOTE!
(For five positioning twist handle)
(Fig. 2-5B)
The rear handle can be set in five different
positions by pushing the lock button (3)
and turning the rear handle.
It is extremely important that the handle is
locked in the selected position.
The lock button can not push while the throttle
trigger is pulling.
NOTE: The throttle trigger will not work if the
rear handle is unlocked.
Stopping (FIG. 2-6, 6B)
Decrease engine speed, and push ignition
switch to stop position.
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B
Fig. 2-2C
Fig. 2-4B
Fig. 2-6
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