- Coleman Corp Trimmer User Manual

Move the throttle lever completely back to the STOP posi-

tion. (See Figure 6)

1.Starttheengine.Referto“HowtoStarttheEngine” 

Section.

2. Press and hold the start lever against the handle.

(See Figure 9)

3. Press the trimmer head drive lever forward, until it locks

into position. (See Figure 9)

Release the start lever (See Figure 9). This will release the

trimmer head drive lever and disengage the trimmer head.

Trimmer line will continue to rotate for several seconds after

releasing the start lever. Use Caution.

4. Firmly grip the Trimmer handle with your left hand,

(See figure 8)

5.FirmlygriptheRecoilStarterHandlewithyourrighthand.

(See Figure 8)

6. Pull the recoil starter slowly, until you feel tension in the

starter rope. Then quickly pull the recoil starter handle to

completely unwind the starter rope. DO NOT allow the

starter rope to snap back. Let the starter rope slowly re

wind as you hold the recoil starter handle.

7. If engine fails to start after three pulls, push the primer

button two times and again pull the recoil starter handle.

8. If engine fails to start after 5 or 6 more tries, see the

instruction in the “Troubleshooting Chart”.

Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away from any

moving parts. Avoid touching muffler and surrounding areas

– temperatures can exceed 150 degrees. Keep all safety

devices and shields in place.

Never leave the Trimmer unattended while the engine is run-

ning.

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How to Stop the Engine

How to Engage the Trimmer Head

How to Disengage the Trimmer Head

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Figure 8

Recoil Starter

Handle

Figure 9

Start Lever

Handle

TrimmerHead

Drive Lever

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