Southland SWLE0799 Manual Del Operador página 10

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How to Start Engine
DANGER
Never Run engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY gas.
WARNING
Debris thrown from edger can cause severe eye damage. Always wear ANSI compliant safety glasses or eye shields
when operating edger. If you wear eyeglasses, put an OSHA certified Wide Vision Safety Mask over your eyeglasses.
1. Review ALL steps in the "BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE" section.
2. Move the Depth Control Lever to the Start Position.
(See Figure 6)
3. Rotate Choke to the Choke Position. (See Figure 5)
NOTE: Not required when re-starting a warm engine.
4. Firmly grip the edger handle with your left hand, pulling
the Start Lever against the handle. (See Figure 6)
NOTE: Engine will not start if the Start Lever is not pulled
against the handle.
5. Firmly grip the Recoil Starter Handle with your right hand.
(See Figure 6)
6. Pull the recoil slowly, until you feel tension in the
starter rope. Then quickly pull the recoil starter handle
to completely unwind the starter rope. DO NOT allow
the starter rope to snap back. Let the starter rope slowly
rewind.
7. After the engine starts, wait 2-5 seconds and rotate the
choke back to the RUN position.
8. If engine fails to start after 5 or 6 more attempts, see
instructions in the "Troubleshooting Chart"
WARNING
Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away from any
moving parts. Avoid touching muffler and surrounding
areas – temperatures can exceed 150 degrees. Keep all
safety devices and shields in place.
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How to Stop the Edger
Release the start lever (See Figure 6). This will ground out the engine through the ground wire, causing the engine to stop.
WARNING
The ground wire terminals must be securely connected for the Start Lever to function. Refer to the "How to
assemble the handle" section.
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
RUN /
Warm Start
Start
Lever
Recoil
Starter
Handle
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CHOKE /
Cold Start
Depth
Control
Lever
Start
Position
Figure 5
Figure 6