Husqvarna 331R Operator's Manual page 14

4. Hold the product to the ground. Pull out the cord
slowly with your right hand until you feel some
resistance. Pull the cord quickly and with force. Keep
doing it until you hear the engine start.
Note: Do not twist the starter rope around your hand.
CAUTION: Do not pull all the starter rope
out. Hold the starter rope handle when it
is fully extended. Failure to obey these
instructions can cause damage to the
engine.
5. Set the choke control to the run position, then pull
the start rope until the engine starts.
6. Pull the throttle trigger lightly and run at low speed
for 60 seconds.
WARNING: Do not touch the cover. It
can burn your skin and cause electrical
shock if the spark plug cap is damaged.
Do not use a product with damaged
spark plug cap.
To start a warm engine
1. Put the stop switch to the start position.
2. Press the air purge ten times.
3. Set the choke control to the run position, then pull
the start rope until the engine starts.
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To stop
• Push the stop switch to stop the engine.
To operate the grass trimmer
CAUTION: Make sure that you slow the
engine to idle speed after each operation. A
long period at full throttle without a load on
the engine can cause damage to the engine.
Note: Clean the cover of the trimmer head when you
attach a new trimmer line to prevent vibrations. Examine
other parts of the trimmer head and clean if it is
necessary.
General work instructions
WARNING: Be careful when you cut a tree
that is in tension. It can spring back to its
normal position before or after the cut and
hit you or the product, and cause injury.
• Clear an open space at one end of the work area,
and start the work from there.
• Move in a regular pattern across the work area.
• Move the product fully to the left and right, to clear a
width of 4–5 m (13-16 ft) on each turn.
• Clear a length of 75 m (250 ft) before you turn and
go back. Move the fuel can along with you as you
continue.
• Move in a direction where you do not go across
ditches and obstacles more than necessary.
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