Use and Care Manual

Operation

CHECK THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Check fuel level. Remove any debris from around the underside of

the trimmer/mower.

Manual Starting

1. Push the throttle control lever on the right side of the handlebar

(Figure 6) all the way forward (choke position).

2. Grasp the recoil starter and slowly pull until you feel resistance.

Let the cord retract a little bit and then pull the cord rapidly to

start the engine. One or two pulls usually starts the trimmer/

mower. Do not engage the safety bar until after the engine has

started.

3. Once the engine is started, move the throttle lever to the RUN

or IDLE position.

If the engine fails to start after several pulls of the recoil starter,

allow the motor to cool down. Check the cause of hard starting; see

the Troubleshooting Guide (page 21).

Stopping the Engine

1. Move the throttle control lever (Figure 6) all the way back past

the SLOW position to the STOP position.

Engaging the Trimmer Head

1. Bring the safety bar toward you and grip it together with the

handlebar. Cutting cords rotate until you release the safety bar.

Note: Before using your trimmer for the ﬁrst time or after you have

installed a new belt, engage the safety bar 10 times and hold it for

3 seconds each time.

Stopping the Cords from Spinning

1. Release the safety bar from the handlebar. e trim ball will stop

spinning while the engine continues to run.

CAUTION

Figure 6

RECOIL

STARTER

THROTTLE

CONTROL