1. Push the air purge bulb until the bulb starts to fill with
fuel.
2. Push the start button.
3. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your
left hand. Do not step on the product.
4. Pull the starter rope handle slowly until you feel
some resistance, then pull the starter rope handle
with force.
WARNING: Do not wind the starter rope
around your hand.
5. Continue to pull the starter rope handle until the
engine starts.
CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope
until it stops. Do not let go of the starter
rope when it is fully extended. Release
the starter rope slowly. Failure to obey
these instructions can cause damage to
the engine.
6. When the engine starts, press the throttle trigger
gradually to increase the engine speed.
7. Make sure that the engine runs smoothly.
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WARNING: Keep body parts away from the
muffler. Risk of burn injuries.
To stop the engine
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Move the stop switch to the stop position.
Heated handles
545FXT AT has heating elements in the handles. There
is an ON/OFF switch on the throttle handle. The heating
elements automatically keep a temperature of 70° when
the heat is on.
Blade thrust
A blade thrust is when the product moves to the side
quickly and with force. A blade thrust occurs when the
grass blade or saw blade hits or catches on an object
that cannot be cut. A blade thrust can eject the product
or operator in all directions. There is a risk of injury to
the operator and bystanders.
The risk increases in areas where it is not easy to see
the material that is cut.
Do not cut with the area of the blade that is shown in
black. The speed and movement of the blade can cause
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