2. Set choke lever (16) to CLOSED position (A).
(Fig. 10)
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3. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the
handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap
back. (Fig. 11)
4. When you hear the engine want to start, return
choke lever to RUN position (open) (B). Then pull
recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from
2 to 5.
5. Then allow the engine about 2 – 3 minutes to
warm up before subjecting it to any load. Failure
to observe this may result in the cutting blade not
operating immediately.
Stopping (Fig. 12)
Decrease engine speed and run at an idle for a few
minutes, then turn off ignition switch (13).
For models with an engine ignition switch, keep the
ignition switch pressed until the engine comes to a
complete stop.
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(A)
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
13
Fig. 12
CAUTION
If the engine does not stop even when the
ignition switch (13) is pressed, return the choke
lever (16) to the CLOSE position (A).
WARNING
A cutting attachment can injure while it continues
to spin after the engine is stopped or power
control is released. When the unit is turned off ,
make sure the cutting attachment has stopped
before the unit is set down.
SAFE OPERATION
CAUTION
○ Always wear gloves during operation or
maintenance.
○ Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards
that could contribute to unsafe conditions. DO
NOT operate unit if any wires (electrical line,
telephone, cable, etc.) are closer than 33 ft (10 m)
to any part of the operator or unit. (Fig. 13)
○ Spectator and fellow workers must be warned,
and people and animals prevented from coming
nearer than 50 ft (15 m) while the pole hedge
trimmer is in use. (Fig. 14)
○ Avoid all power lines. This unit is not insulated
against electrical current.
○ Always wear head protection with full face shield
to help protect against falling branches and
debris.
English
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
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