Westinghouse TR15142 Instruction Manual page 7

STARTING (Fig 2-1A, 1B, 1C)
CAUTION!
Before starting, make sure the cutting attachment does not touch anything
1. Set ignition switch (14) to the ON position. (Fig. 2-1A). Push priming bulb (18) several
times so that fuel flows through return pipe (Fig. 2-1B)
2. With the safety trigger (16) pressed, pull throttle trigger (13) and push throttle lock
(15), then slowly release the throttle trigger first, then the safety trigger. This will lock the
throttle in the starting position.
3. Set choke lever (19) to OFF position. (Fig. 2-1C, 3)
4. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your grasp and not allowing
it to snap back.
5. When you hear the engine want to start, return choke lever to ON position. Then pull
recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE!
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to 5
Fig 2-1A
6. After starting engine, pull throttle trigger to release throttle lock. Then allow the
engine about 2-3 minutes to warm up before subjecting it to any load.
CUTTTING (Fig. 2-2A, 2B, 2C)
• When cutting, operate engine at over 6500 rpm. Extended use at a low rpm will wear
the clutch prematurely.
• Cut grass from right to left.
• Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts a solid object in the critical
area. A dangerous reaction may occur causing the entire unit and operator to be thrust
violently. This reaction is called BLADE THRUST. As a result, the operator may lose
control of the unit which may cause serious or fatal injury. Blade thrust is more likely to
occur in areas where it is di cult to see the material to be cut.
• Wear the harness as shown in the figure. The blade turns counterclockwise, therefore,
be advised to operate the unit from right to left for e cient cutting. Keep onlookers out
of working area at least 15m (50ft.).
NOTE!
Press the quick release button or pull emergency release flap in the event
of emergency. (Fig. 2-2C
Fig 2-1B
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Fig 2-1C