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Fill engine crankcase with oil. A bottle has been provided with this unit. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
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Fill the engine fuel tank with gasoline. GASOLINE SHOULD BE ADDED
OUTSIDE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
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Check to ensure string has been installed properly. A diagram is provided just
above the wheel for proper installation.
Important! To ensure proper operation, clean the engine and trimmer
regularly. Remove any build up of chaff from the top of the engine.
To stop the trimmer:
To stop the trimmer:
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Release the control bail. Engine will stop immediately
Release the control bail. Engine will stop immediately
To start the trimmer:
To start the trimmer:
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Remove any built up debris from engine.
Remove any built up debris from engine.
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Pull control bail against the handle and hold.
Pull control bail against the handle and hold.
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Push primer button on engine as directed.
Push primer button on engine as directed.
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Pull back sharply on recoil starter handle.
Pull back sharply on recoil starter handle.
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Begin trimming.
Begin trimming.
Important! For safest operation, make sure debris is directed away from you and others.
Important! For safest operation, make sure debris is directed away from you and others.
Important! On 12 Volt Start units. For optimum battery performance, you should run engine
Important! On 12 Volt Start units. For optimum battery performance, you should run engine
for at least 15 Minutes after start to keep battery charged.
for at least 15 Minutes after start to keep battery charged.
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Do not lift the trimmer head when trimming. Let the head rest lightly touching the ground.
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Keep an eye on the length of the trimmer line. As the line gets shorter they become less
effective at cutting and will take longer to trim properly. Replace the line as necessary. (See
installing cutter line).
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Do not trim wet grass.
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Use caution when trimming slopes.
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Use the proper length on line. Using a line too long for the unit will cause stalling and
unacceptable operation.
If engine will not start, remove and check air filter to make sure filter and
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carburetor are clean.
Preparing Unit For First Use
Operation
Trimming Hints
Troubleshooting
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