OPERATION
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5.
Set the trimmer on the ground, resting on the
debris shield and the fuel tank guard.
Do
not
allow the cutting line or blade to contact any
obstruction.
Always rest the trimmer on the ground for
starting, rather than holding it in the operating
position. That prevents the end of the trimmer
from swinging into something as you start the
engine.
6.
With your left hand, hold the drive shaft
housing just ahead of the engine. With your
right hand, pull the starter grip lightly until you
feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the
starter grip gently.
CHOKE LEVER
7.
If
the choke lever was moved to the
CLOSED
position to start the engine, gradually move it to
the
OPEN
position as the engine warms up.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
after
a
cold start. When the engine is warm
enough to idle well, pull and release the throttle
trigger to disengage the throttle set button.
8.
With the engine idling, hook the trimmer to your
shoulder harness. Be careful to avoid contact
with the cutting line head or blade while
handling the trimmer with the engine running.
The cutting line head
or
blade should not rotate
with the engine idling.
If
there is rotation at idle,
adjust the idle speed correctly before using the
trimmer.
For
idle adjustment, consult your
servicing dealer.
QUICK-RELEASE
LATCH
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