I _ ] WARNING_ Operate this unit only in a well_
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust
fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the starting position when pulling the
starter rope (Fig. 18). To avoid serious injury, the
operator and unit must be in a stable position while
To avoid serious personal injury, ensure any
Add-On being used is installed correctly and
secure before starting the unit.
Start/On (I)
Throttle
Control
Fig. 16
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off
Stop Control is in the ON ( I) position at all times.
_ ii_ ¸¸ 2.
Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in
the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 17). If you can't
see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as
many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.
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4.
.
Push the EZ-Start TM Lever to the left until it clicks
and locks into place (Fig. 17).
Crouch in the starting position and do not squeeze
the throttle control (Fig. 18). Pull the starter rope
up to 10 times briskly, (making sure the EZ-Start rM
lever is pushed to the left).
When the engine starts, squeeze the throttle lock-out
and then squeeze the throttle control for 15 to 30
seconds. This will warm up the unit. The EZ-Start TM
Lever will click off automatically when you
squeeze the throttle control.
;......IF...The engine does not start, go back to step 2.
................IF... The engine stops while you are squeezing the
throttle, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine stops before you squeeze the throttle
control, hold the throttle control and pull the starter
rope until the trimmer starts.
IF
WARM... If the outside temperature or engine
temperature exceeds 90° F and/or the engine
repeatedly fails to start, fully squeeze the throttle
control and pull the starter rope 3 to 8 more times.
The engine should start within these pulls.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the engine
to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position (Fig. 16).
Primer
I
EZ-Start TM
Lever
Fig. 17
Starting
Position
Starter Rope
Throttle Control /
(Do NOT squeeze during
a standard start)
Fig. 18
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