Operating instructions

GINEorfollowingthestartinginstruc-
tionstepsshownontheunit.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by
placing the ON/OFF switch in the ON
position. Move the start lever to the
RUN position and fully squeeze throttle
trigger. Pull the starter handle repeat-
edly while squeezing throttle trigger
until engine starts and runs. This
could require pulling the starter handle
many times, depending on how badly
the unit is flooded.
If the unit still doesn't start, refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To maximize operating efficiency, do
not run the engine for longer than 1
minute at a time at full throttle.
OPERATING POSITION
ALWAYS WEAR:
Hearing
Protection
Eye Protection
Long Pants
Boots
Cut only from your left to your right,
When operating unit, clip shoulder
strap onto clamp, stand as shown and
check for the following:
• Wear eye protection, hearing protec-
tion and heavy clothing.
• Extend your left arm and hold han-
dlebar grip with your left hand.
• Hold throttle grip with your right hand
with finger on throttle trigger.
• Hold unit so that engine is below
waist level.
• Keep shoulder strap pad centered
on your left shoulder and danger
sign centered on your back.
• Maintain full weight of tool on your
left shoulder.
• Out only from your left to your right to
ensure debris is thrown away from
you. Without bending over, keep the
blade or trimmer head near and par-
allel to the ground and not crowded
into material being cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USE WITH TRIMMER HEAD
_WARNING: Always wear eye
protection. Never lean over the trimmer
head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or
be thrown into eyes and face and
cause blindness or other serious injury.
Before trimming, bring engine to a
speed sufficient to cut material to be
trimmed.
Do not run the engine at a higher speed
than necessary. The cutting line will cut
efficiently when the engine is run at less
than full throttle. At lower speeds, there
is less engine noise and vibration. The
cutting line will last longer and will be
less likely to "weld" onto the spool.
Always release the throttle trigger and
allow the engine to return to idle
speed when not cutting.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
• Release the throttle trigger.
• Move ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
TRIMMER LINE ADVANCE
The trimmer line will advance approxi-
mately 2 inches (5 cm) each time the
bottom of the trimmer head is tapped
on the ground with the engine running
at full throttle. The most efficient line
length is the maximum length allowed
by the line limiter. Always keep the
shield in place when the tool is being
operated.
To advance line:
• Operate the engine at full throttle.
• Hold the trimmer head parallel to
and above the grassy area.
• Tap the bottom of the trimmer head
lightly on the ground one time. Ap-
proximately 2 inches (5 cm) of line
will be advanced with each tap.
Always tap the trimmer head on a
grassy area. Tapping on surfaces such
as concrete or asphalt can cause ex-
cessive wear to the trimmer head.
If the line is worn down to 2 inches (5
cm) or less, more than one tap will be
required to obtain the most efficient line
length.
_,WARNING: Use only 0.095 inch
(2.4 ram) diameter line. Other sizes of
line will not advance properly and will
result in improper cutting head func-
tion or can cause serious injury. Do
not use other materials such as wire,
string, rope, etc. Wire can break off
during cutting and become a danger-
ous missile that can cause serious in-
jury.
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