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10
STARTING AND STOPPING
Fig. 9
Fig. 11
Throttle Control
Starting
Position
Throttle Control
Starter Rope Grip
Fig. 10
Primer Bulb
Position 3Position 2
Position 1
Choke Lever
Fig. 8
On ( I )
Off (O)
On/Off Switch
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid
serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 11).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 8).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
Starting the Unit
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 10). If
fuel cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the
primer bulb until fuel is visible.
2. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 10).
3. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 11).
4. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 9).
NOTE: Continue to SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle control for
ALL further steps.
5. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 times
(Fig. 11).
6. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 10).
7. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 5
times to start the engine.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
9. Move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 10). Allow the engine to
warm up for an additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used
during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 10)
and continue the warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Move the choke lever
to Position 3. Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Pull the starter
rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 6.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the Off (O) position until the
engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 8).
WARNING:
The cutting head will spin during the starting
procedure. Wear protective clothing and observe all safety
instructions to prevent serious personal injury.
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