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SHC-225/S OPERATION
Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container 
thoroughly before each use.
Starting Cold Engine
Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp.  Touching them may lead to 
severe personal injury.  Avoid touching blades whenever possible, 
and always wear gloves to protect hands. 
Note: The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove 
blade cover before using the unit.
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, 
and could result in possible serious injury.  Keep movable parts of 
the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or 
thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) away from 
the STOP position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) to Cold Start 
( ) (closed) position.
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is 
visible and flows freely in the 
clear fuel tank return line. Pump 
bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.