Use and Care Manual

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WARNING
Debris thrown from Trimmer can cause severe eye dam-
age. Always wear ANSI compliant safety glasses or eye
shields when operating trimmer. If you wear eyeglasses,
putanOSHAcertifiedWideVisionSafetyMaskoveryour
eyeglasses.
WARNING
Before starting Trimmer, clean debris from holes in the
recoil starter cover.
1.ReviewALLstepsinthe“BEFORESTARTINGTHE 
ENGINE” section.
2. Push the Primer Bulb 3 times, waiting 2 seconds
between each push. (See Figure 8)
NOTE: Not required when re-starting a warm engine.
WARNING
Before starting engine, read operator’s manual. Become
familiar with location and function of all controls. Know how
to stop the engine quickly.
Before attempting to start the engine, review the following
steps:
1. Unit has been assembled according to all assembly
instructions.
2. Unit has been inspected for any damaged or missing
components.
3. No parts are remaining in the carton.
4. Engine oil is at proper level.
5. Fresh, clean, regular-unleaded gasoline has been added
to fuel tank.
6. Spark plug wire is connected to spark plug.
7. Trimmer has been moved to desired location.
8. Trimmer is on level surface.
Operation
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Before Starting the Engine
A
How to Start the Engine
B
WARNING
Keepallbystanders,especiallyCHILDREN,awayduring
operation.
IMPORTANT: This unit’s engine exhaust system is equipped
with a spark-arresting muffler. Tampering with or removing
the spark-arrestor violates section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code as well as other applicable state
and federal law.
DANGER
Never run engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. En-
gine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, an ODORLESS
and DEADLY gas.
Figure 8
Primer
Button
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