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STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Carbon
monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a conned 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. 14).
WARNING: The cutting head will spin during the starting procedure. Wear protective
clothing and observe all safety instructions to prevent serious personal injury.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/O switch is in the On ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 11).
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. 13). 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. 13).
3. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 14).
4. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 12).
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. 14).
6. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 13).
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. 13). 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 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.
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