Ardisam EarthQuake 600050 Series Operator's Manual page 11

How to Start the Engine
NOTE: DO NOT BE ALARMED, your engine will smoke
the first time it is started. It is burning off the protective
coating that is on the internal engine parts.
1. Before each use, remove debris from the debris screen. SEE
FIGURE 1 IN "FEATURES" SECTION. Debris can cause the
engine to overheat. Wipe the debris screen with a cloth or
paper towel.
2. Move the throttle control lever forward to the FAST position
or place ON/OFF switch to ON.
3. To start a cold engine, push the primer bulb five times.
Wait two seconds between each push of the primer bulb.
SEE FIGURE 7
NOTE: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine.
4. Firmly hold the recoil starter handle with your right hand.
5. Pull back sharply on the recoil starter handle. DO NOT
allow the starter rope to snap back. Let the starter
rope slowly rewind as you hold the recoil starter
handle.
TIP: If the engine fails to start after three pulls, push
the primer bulb two times and pull the recoil starter
handle again.
FIGURE 7: Primer Bulb
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Trimmer Tips
primer bulb
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Trimmer Mower 600050 Series
WARNING
NEVER LEAVE THE TRIMMER UNATTENDED WHILE
THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. WAIT FOR THE TRIMMER
LINES TO STOP ROTATING.
WARNING
NEVER RUN THE ENGINE INDOORS OR IN A POORLY
VENTILATED AREA. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS
CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY
GAS. KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING
AWAY FROM THE TRIMMER AND ANY MOVING PARTS
ON THE ENGINE. AVOID TOUCHING THE MUFFLER AND
SURROUNDING AREAS. TEMPERATURES MAY EXCEED
150 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
WARNING
DEBRIS SUCH AS STICKS, GRAVEL OR ROCKS CAN
BE THROWN WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Set the throttle control in the FAST position. If the weeds
or grass are tall and thick, operate the trimmer at a slower
walking speed.
Frequently clean the underside of the trimmer to remove
any grass build up. See the "Maintenance, Service and
Storage"section for details.
For best results and longer lasting line, use the ends of the
line to do the cutting. This is easily done by moving slowly
through very thick or heavy weeds.
If the trimmer lines become too short, it will take longer
to complete the job. If the trimmer lines are worn to less
than half their original length, change to a new trimmer
line. See more on how to replace the trimmer line in the
"Maintenance, Service and Storage" section.
Do not trim on excessively steep slopes. If a slope is difficult
to stand on, do not trim. Do not trim on slopes when the
ground is slippery or wet. Trim across the face of a slope, not
up and down.
Trimmer head contact to concrete, asphalt and harder
surfaces may create premature wear to the height guide.
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