OPERATION
WARNING:
Inspect unit before each start. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure
all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace
cutting attachment parts that are cracked,
chipped, or damaged in any way. Make sure
the cutting attachment is properly installed and
securely fastened and the cutting attachment
shield is properly attached.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level befor start.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to "FUELING THE UNIT".
NOTE:
There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On position at all times (Fig. 11).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times
(Fig. 12).
4. Push the choke button in until it clicks (Fig. 13).
5. Crouch in the starting position.To avoid serious injury,
the operator and the unit must be in a stable position
when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 14).
6. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion
5 times until you can hear the deflagration of engine
(Fig. 12).
7. Press throttle control and throttle lockout at same time
to keep choke open (Fig. 11).
8. Pull the starter rope again to start the product. Allow the
engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds at idle speed
before increasing cutting speed.
9. When the product starts, press and hold throttle lockout
and squeeze the throttle lever to increase trimmer
cutting speed. The further you squeeze the throttle
control, the more the cutting speed will increase
(Fig. 11).
NOTE:
To prevent the throttle control from being squeezed
accidentally, this unit has a throttle lockout. The throttle
control cannot be squeezed unless the throttle lockout is
also engaged.
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STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the Off position until
the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 11). Make
sure the cutting attachment has stopped before the unit
is set down.
HOLDING THE UNIT
• Stand in the operating position. Stand up straight. Do not
bend over.
• Keep feet apart and firmly planted.
• Hold the handle withone hand while another on the
throttle grip.
• Hold the unit at waist level.
• Position the cutting head a few inches above the ground.
• Do not over-reach; Keep all parts of your body away from
the rotating cutting attachment and hot surfaces.
• To direct clippings away from you, whenever possible
swing the trimmer in a left to right cutting motion.
DECORATIVE TRIMMING
When trimming around trees, posts, fences, etc., rotate the
whole unit so that the cutting head is at a 30° angle to the
ground (Fig. 15).
ADJUSTING THE TRIMMING LINE
This unit is equipped with a bump head. Trimming line can
be released from the cutting head without stopping the
engine. To release more line, lightly tap the bump knob on
the ground while operating the unit at high speed (Fig. 16).
For best results, tap the bump knob on bare ground or hard
soil. Attempting to release line in tall grass may stall the
engine.
NOTE:
Do not rest the cutting head on the ground while the unit is
running. Each time the bump knob is tapped, about 1 inch
(25.4 mm) of trimming line is released.
Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release
becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter.
WARNING:
Do not remove or alter the line cutting blade
assembly. Excessive line length will make the
unit overheat. This may lead to serious personal
injury or damage to the unit.
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