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DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by
moving choke lever to Off Choke; then,
pull the rope to clear the engine of ex-
cess 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
TROUBLESHOOTING chart or call
1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING POSITION
Control Handle
in Right Hand
Operating
Position
Clip shoulder strap onto clamp and
stand to operating position.
• Arms extended with hands holding
the handlebar grip.
• Right hand holding control handle,
with fingers on throttle trigger.
• Engine below waist level.
• Shoulder strap pad centered on left
shoulder.
• Danger sign centered on your back.
• Full weight of tool 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD
Bring the engine to cutting speed be-
fore entering the material to be cut.
Do not run engine at a higher speed
than necessary. The cutting line will cut
efficiently when engine is run at less
than full throttle. At lower speeds, there
is less engine noise and vibration. The
cutting line will last longer and will be
less likely to "weld" onto the spool.
If the trimmer head does not turn when
the engine is in operation, make sure
the drive shaft housing is properly
seated in engine shroud.
Always release the throttle trigger and
allow the engine to return to idle speed
when not cutting.
To stop engine:
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move the On/Stop switch to the
STOP position.
• If engine does not stop, move choke
to the Full Choke position.
ADVANCING THE TRIMMER LINE
The trimmer line will advance approxi-
mately 2 in. (5 cm) each time bottom of
trimmer head is tapped on the ground
with the engine running at full throttle.
The most efficient line length is the
maximum length allowed by line limiter.
Always keep the shield in place when
the tool is being operated.
To Advance Line:
• Operate the engine at full throttle.
• Hold the trimmer head parallel to and
above the grassy area.
• Tap bottom of trimmer head lightly on
ground one time. Approximately 2 in.
(5 cm) of line will be advanced with
each tap. The line limiter on the shield
will cut line to the correct length.
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Always tap the trimmer head on a
grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such
as concrete or asphalt can cause ex-
cessive wear to the trimmer head.
If line is worn down to 2 in. (5 cm) or
less, more than one tap will be required
to obtain the most efficient line length.
WARNING: Use only .095" (2.4 mm)
diameter line. Other sizes of line will
not advance properly and can cause
serious injury. Do not use other materi-
als such as wire, string, rope, etc. Wire
can break off during cutting and be-
come a dangerous missile that can
cause serious injury.
CUTTING METHODS
WARNING: Use minimum speed and
do not crowd the line when cutting
around hard objects (rock, gravel,
fence posts, etc.), which can damage
the trimmer head, become entangled
in the line, or be thrown causing a seri-
ous hazard.
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