IMPORTANT: Never fill the tank so the fuel
level rises into the filler neck. If the tank is
overfilled, heat may cause the fuel to expand
and overflow through the vents in the tank
cap. After refueling, make sure the fuel tank
cap is closed securely. If gasoline is spilled on
the fuel tank, wipe it off immediately.
STARTING
NOTE: To minimize load on engine during
starting and warmup, trim excess trimming
line to 13 cm.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Place trimmer on firm flat surface.
2. Move ignition switch to the "RUN" position.
3. Press the lock-off switch while holding trig-
ger at wide open position, press down and
hold throttle lock. Release throttle trigger.
Throttle trigger will now remain in the fully
depressed position.
ON/OFF switch
Lock-off
Safety
button
switch
Full throttle
switch
4. Your unit is de-
signed with a 3 posi-
tion choke: CLOSED
'
', PARTIAL '
'
y OPEN '
'. Move
choke lever to CLOSED
position.
5. Turn the enrichment valve clockwise.
NOTE: When the engine accelerates, valve will
automatically return to the normal position.
IMPORTANT: This enriched valve only when
the engine is cold at the start, hot-start is not
required for this operation.
6. Grip handle firmly; depress safety trigger &
throttle trigger to FULL THROTTLE position.
7. Pull the recoil starter grip slowly to engage
the starter (at approximately 10 cm), then
give a short, quick pull. A smooth rapid pull is
required for a strong spark. Pull starter rope
briskly 4 times.
8. Move choke lever to PARTIAL position.
Enrichment
valve
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9. Pull starter rope again 8 times while trigger
is in the full throttle position.
10. Once engine starts, leave in the PARTIAL
position for 30 seconds.
11. Move the choke to RUN/OPEN position.
12. lf engine fails to start, repeat steps 1
through 8.
NOTE: lf engine fails to start after repeated
attempts, refer to "Troubleshooting" section.
NOTE: Always pull starter rope straight out.
Pulling starter at an angle will cause rope to
rub against the eyelet. This friction will cause
the rope to fray and wear more quickly. Always
hold starter handle when rope retracts. Never
allow rope to snap back from extended posi-
tion. This could cause rope to snag or fray and
also damage the starter assembly.
WARM ENGINE START
1. Place trimmer on firm flat surface.
2. Move ignition switch to the "RUN (l)" posi-
tion.
3. Move choke lever to START position.
4. Grip handle firmly, squeeze throttle trigger
to FULL THROTTLE position.
5. Pull starter rope briskly until engine starts,
but no more than 6 times. Keep throttle at
FULL position until engine runs smoothly.
6. If engine does not start, place choke in RUN
position and pull starter rope 5 more times. lf
engine still does not start it is probably flood-
ed. Wait 5 minutes and repeat procedure with
choke in RUN position and throttle full open.
TO STOP ENGINE
Release throttle trigger. Let engine return to
idle. Push and hold ignition stop switch until
engine stops.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
SAFETY HARNESS
1. Attach the headgear clip on the handle of
the shaft.
2. Adjust the harness to place it in a comfort-
able position.
WARNING: Always place the motor head to
your right side. If you place the trimmer motor
on your left side, you will be exposed to the
motor heat and muffler outlet, this can cause
posible serious injury.
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