Operation -
continued
Starting the product depends on whether the engine is
cold or warm.
The recoil starter can be damaged by abuse.
Never pull the starter cord to its full length.
Always engage the starter before cranking
the engine. Always rewind the starter cord
slowly.
WARNING:
Operating the machine with loose, missing or
damaged components could allow the engine
to over-speed, possibly causing serious
engine damage. Inspect the entire machine
for damage, loose or missing components or
fastenings and repair as necessary.
CAUTION:
A cutting blade on the underside of the grass
shield automatically cuts the cutting line to
the optimum length. This blade is covered by
a transport cover. Remove this cover before
you start working and replace it after you have
finished using the trimmer.
WARNING:
To Start a Cold Engine
Follow these steps to start a cold engine:
Lay the product on a fl at bare surface.1.
Set the choke lever to the full choke position.2.
Switch the ON/OFF switch to “I”.3.
Push the primer bulb approximately 10 times until 4.
fuel comes into the primer pump.
Using the throttle lock, set the throttle open.5.
To engage starter, hold the machine handle fi rmly 6.
with your right hand, pull the starter cord slowly until
you feel resistance.
Start the engine by pulling the starter cord upward 7.
rapidly. If necessary, repeat two or three times until
the engine starts.
Let it run for 10 seconds before moving the choke 8.
lever fully open.
Since the throttle has been secured in the open 9.
position the cutting head will start to rotate. To
release the throttle simply operate the throttle and
then by releasing it the throttle will return to idle.
Run the engine at idle speed until operating 10.
temperature is reached (2-3 minutes).
The machine should now be ready for use.11.
IMPORTANT: For maximum line trimmer performance
and operating life, allow engine to warm before use.
To Start a Warm Engine
Follow these steps to start a warm engine:
Lay the product on a fl at, bare surface.1.
Switch the ON/OFF switch to “I”.2.
Secure the throttle lever the same way as starting a 3.
cold engine.
Pull the starter cord until you fi nd resistance 4.
(engaging the starter cog) then pull sharply on the
starter.
Note:
If the product does not start, repeat the previous steps.
Check that the fuel tank has suffi cient fuel for the engine
to start or that the engine cooled suffi ciently to allow for
a “cold start”.
Starting a Flooded Engine
Disconnect the spark plug boot and use the spark 1.
plug wrench supplied to remove the plug in a
counter-clockwise direction.
If the spark plug is fouled or is soaked with fuel, 2.
clean or replace the plug as required.
Turn the product so that the spark plug hole is aimed 3.
at the ground.
Clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by 4.
cranking the engine several times while the spark
plug is removed.
Install the spark plug fi rmly, tighten it with the spark 5.
plug wrench supplied. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Reconnect the spark plug boot.6.
Incorrect spark plug installation can result in
serious engine damage.
WARNING:
Starting the Engine
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