Operation - Ardisam EarthQuake 600050 Series Operator's Manual

OPERATION

How to Stop the Trimmer Head
Release the control bail. It will return to its open position and
disengage the trimmer head.
How to Stop the Engine
Move the throttle control lever completely back to the STOP
position or turn ON/OFF switch to OFF position.
How to Use the Trimmer Head Drive Lever (not all models)
1. To engage the trimmer head, hold the control bail against
the handle. Move the trimmer head drive lever forward to
engage the trimmer head. The faster the engine runs, the
faster the trimmer head will rotate. SEE FIGURE 5
2. Once the trimmer head is rotating, push the trimmer
forward to trim.
handle
control bail
FIGURE 5: Using the trimmer head drive lever
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How to Use the Throttle Control (not all models)
1.
trimmer head
2.
drive lever
3.
FIGURE 6: Using the throttle control
How to Use the Primer Bulb
1.
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Trimmer Mower 600050 Series
WARNING
THE TRIMMER HEAD WILL CONTINUE TO ROTATE FOR
SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER THE ENGINE HAS STOPPED.
CAUTION
IMPROPER TREATMENT OF THE STRING TRIMMER
CAN DAMAGE IT AND SHORTEN ITS LIFE.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CRANK OR START THE ENGINE
BEFORE IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY SERVICED WITH
THE RECOMMENDED OIL. THIS MAY RESULT IN AN
ENGINE FAILURE.
During normal use, set the throttle control lever in the FAST
position to run the engine at full speed. SEE FIGURE 6
Pull the throttle control lever back to decrease engine
speed. Push the throttle control lever forward to increase
engine speed.
To stop the engine, pull the throttle control lever completely
back to the stop position.
Push the primer bulb five times. Wait approximately two
seconds between each push. SEE FIGURE 7
NOTE: Do not use the primer bulb to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown.
Operator's Manual
throttle control
lever