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components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high
moisture absorption into the fuel/oil mixture
leading to oil and fuel separation.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
It is recommended that the engine not be
operated for longer than 30 seconds at full
throttle. Releasing the trigger and allowing
the engine to briefly return to idle speed (5 - -
10 seconds) will be sufficient.
IMPORTANT POINTS
S Use the minimum throttle speed necessary
to effectively cut hedges for optimal hedge
trimmer performance.
S Never attempt to use this hedge trimmer to
cut hedges that have any branches with a
diameter larger than 5/8" (1.5 cm).
OPERATING POSITION
Hearing
Protection
STOPPING YOUR ENGINE
To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
D
switch to the OFF position.
S If engine does not stop, move choke lever
to the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING YOUR ENGINE
Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me-
D
ters) away from the fueling site.
Remove the blade cover from the blade
D
before starting the unit.
Hold the unit on the ground in the starting
D
position as shown. Support unit so the
blade is off of the ground and away from
trees, bushes, onlookers, etc.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following these
instructions, please call
1- - 800- - 554- - 6723.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
WARNING:
moving once the throttle lock has been set
and the engine is started. Wear your protec-
tive equipment and observe all safety instruc-
tions.
ON/OFF
Switch
Throttle
Trigger
1. Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
Eye
tion.
Protection
2. Engage the throttle lock as follows:
press the throttle lock- -out;
D
squeeze and hold throttle trigger;
D
press and hold throttle lock, then
D
release the throttle trigger
D
NOTE:
the engine starts.
3. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
4. Move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
Primer Bulb
5. Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine sounds as if it is trying to run, but do
not pull rope more than 6 times.
6. Move the choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
7. Pull starter rope sharply until the engine
runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE:
(at the HALF CHOKE position), check to
make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the ON
position. Move the choke lever to the FULL
CHOKE position and press the primer bulb 6
times; pull the starter rope 2 more times.
Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position and pull the starter rope until the en-
gine runs, but no more than 6 more pulls. If
the engine still doesn't start, it is probably
flooded.
FLOODED ENGINE.
8. Once the engine starts, allow the engine to
run 10 seconds, then move the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE position. Allow the unit to
-- 5 --
The cutting blade will be
Throttle Lock
Throttle Lock-out
Keep the throttle lock engaged until
Choke
If the engine doesn't start after 6 pulls
Proceed
to
STARTING
Lever
A
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