Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage
may occur.
See the STORAGE section for additional in-
formation.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
• If engine does not stop, move choke lever
to FULL CHOKE position.
_-_p_4,...._...._- ON/OFF
Throttle Trigger I[
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
_WARNING: The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
Position
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
Starter
more times. Move the choke lever to the
HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter
rope until the engine runs, but no more than
6 pulls. NOTE: if engine still doesn't start,
it is probably flooded. Proceed to START-
iNG A FLOODED ENGINE.
9. Once the engine starts, allow it to run 10 se-
coeds, then move the choke lever to the
OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit to run
for 30 more seconds at OFF CHOKE be-
fore releasing the throttle trigger. NOTE: if
engine dies with the choke lever in the OFF
CHOKE position, move the choke lever to
the HALF CHOKE position and pull the
rope until engine runs, but no more than 6
pulls.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
2. Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed until
the engine runs smoothly.
3. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
bL_ no more than 5 pulis.
4. Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then
move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE
position.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5 morepulls, if engine still does not run, it
is probably flooded.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position;
then, pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-
cess fuel. This could require pulling the starter
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded.
if the unit still doesn't start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Choke
Lever
Muffler
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold
through al! remaining steps.
6. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine sounds as if it is trying to start, but do
not pull rope more than 6 times.
7. As soon as engine sounds as if it is trying
to start, move choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position shown on decal (see il-
lustration below.
8. Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulis. If the engine
doesn't start after 6 pulis (at the HALF
CHOKE position), move the choke lever to
the FULL CHOKE position and press the
primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and hold the
throttle trigger and pull the starter rope 2
8
Long Pants
Boots
Cut only from your left to your right.
When operating unit, clip shoulder strap onto
clamp, stand as shown and check for the fol-
lowing:
• Wear eye protection and heavy clothing.
• Extend your left arm and hold handlebar
grip with your )eft hand.
• Hold throttle grip with your right hand with
finger on throttle trigger.
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