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STOPPINGYOUR ENGINE
• Move the On/Stop switch to the
STOP position.
• If engine does not stop, move choke
to the Full Choke position.
On/Stop Switch
STARTING
YOUR
ENGINE
COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
WARNING:
The blade or trimmer
head will turn while starting the engine.
Avoid any contact with the muffler. A
hot muffler can cause serious burns.
• Rest engine and shield on ground,
supporting trimmer head off ground.
• Move the switch to the On position.
• Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
• Move choke to Full Choke position.
Starter
Choke
Handle_-_
Throttle
Trigger
Primer Bulb
• Allow the engine to run 10 seconds,
then move the choke lever to Off
Choke. Allow the unit to run for 30
more seconds at Off Choke before
releasing the throttle trigger.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
• Move the switch to the on position,
and choke to Half Choke position.
• Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
Keep throttle trigger fully squeezed
until the engine runs smoothly.
• Pull starter rope sharply until engine
runs, but no more than 5 pulls.
• Allow engine to run 15 seconds, then
move the choke lever to Off Choke.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull
starter rope 5 more pulls. If engine still
does not run, it is probably flooded.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR
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 excess 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 the
TROUBLESHOOTING
chart or call
1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING
POSITION
Operating
Position
• Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger.
• Pull starter rope sharply 5 times.
• Move the choke to the Half Choke
position.
• Continue to hold throttle trigger; pull
starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE:
If the engine has not started
after 6 pulls (at half choke), check to
make sure the choke lever is in the
proper position. Then, move the choke
to the Full Choke position and press
the primer bulb 6 times. Squeeze and
hold the throttle trigger and pull the
starter rope 2 more times. Move the
choke lever to Half Choke and pull the
starter rope until the engine runs, but
no more than 6 more pulls. If the en-
gine still has not started, it is probably
flooded. Proceed to "Starting a
Flooded Engine."
Right Hand on
Throttle Grip
• Left arm extended with hand holding
the handlebar grip.
• Right hand on throttle grip with fin-
gers on throttle trigger.
• Engine below waist level.
• Shoulder strap pad centered on left
shoulder, danger sign centered on
your back.
• Full weight of unit on left shoulder.
• Without operator bending over, the
blade or semi-automatic head is near
and parallel to the ground and easily
contacts material to be cut.
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