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OPERATION
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
NOTE: DO NOT BE ALARMED, your engine
will smoke the first time it is started. It is
burning offthe protective coating that is on
the internal engine parts.
_ WARNING: Never leave the trim=
mer unattended whil the engine
is runngin, Wait for the trimmer
lines to stop rotation,
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Before each use remove debris from the
debris screen shown in Figure 9 Debris
can cause the engine to overheat Wipe
the debris screen with a cloth or paper
towel
Move the throttle control lever forward to
the START or FAST position
Tostart a cold engine, push the primer but-
ton five times Wait two seconds between
each push of the primer button
NOTE: Do not use the primer to start a
warm engine.
Firmly hold the recoil starter handle with
your right hand See Figure 10
Pull back sharply on the recoil starter
handle DO NOT allow the starter rope to
snap back Let the starter rope slowly re-
wind as you hold the recoil starter handle
NOTE: If engine fails to start after three
pulls, push the primer button two times and
again pull the recoil starter handle.
WARNING: Never run the en=
gine indoors or in a poorly venti-
lated area_ Engine exhaust con-
tains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas° Keep
hands, feet, hair and loose
clothing away from the trimmer
and any moving parts on the en-
gine. Avoid the muffler and sur-
rounding areas= Temperatures
may exceed 150°E
Recoil Starter Handle
Figure lO
TRIMMER TIPS
_ WARNING: Debris such as sticks,
gravel or rocks, can be thrown
with sufficient force to cause per-
sonal injury or property damage.
Set the throttle control in the FAST posi-
tion If the weeds or grass are tall and
thick, operate the trimmer at a slower
walking speed
Frequently clean the underside of the trim-
mer to remove any grass build up See the
Maintenance section for details
For best results and longer lasting line,
use the ends of the line to do the cutting
This is easily done by moving slowly
through very thick or heavy weeds
Ifthe trimmer lines become too short, it will
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take longer to complete the job If the trim-
met lines are worn to less than half their
original length, change to a new trimmer
line "See How To Change The Trimmer
Une" in the Service And Adjustment sec-
tion
Do not trim on excessively steep slopes If
a slope is difficult to stand on, do net trim
Do not trim on slopes when the ground is
slippery or wet Trim across the face of e
slope, not up and down
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Trimmer head contact to concrete, asphalt
and harder services may create prema-
ture wear to the height guide (See
Figure 18)
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