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HC-245

1. BLADES - Double reciprocating single side blades mounted to a blade support bar.

2. SUPPORT HANDLE WITH GUARD - FOR RIGHT HAND - Rubber non-slip grip, guard protects hand from the

blades. Warning decals are located on guard.

3. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.

4. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from

the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump purge

bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.

CHOKE - The choke control lever is located on the front of the air cleaner case. Move choke lever to "COLD

START" (

) to close the choke for Cold Starting. Move choke lever to "RUN" (

6. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.

7. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.

FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter

THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - Contains the Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, and Throttle Trigger.

10. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. Trigger Lockout must be depressed fully

before Throttle Trigger will move. During acceleration, depress gradually for best operating technique.

11.

"SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the rear handle. Move switch FORWARD to RUN,

STOP SWITCH -

BACK to STOP.

12. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be depressed before Throttle Trigger can be activated.

13.

SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST -The muffler controls

exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the

muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris

14. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly. DO NOT

pull rope all the way out or allow the handle to snap back, damage to the starter will occur.

15.

BLADE GUARD- Reduces risk of contact with blades and helps guide material into cutters

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) position to open choke.

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