Gardeo PRO GPTHT2560 Original Instructions Manual page 48

Warning! The blades should not move at idle. If blades move, readjust
carburetor according to Carburetor adjustment instructions in this manual or
see the address on the warranty card, otherwise serious personal injury may
result. After engine warm-up, grip the handle to depress the throttle trigger
lockout, and gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine rpm to
operating speed.
Starting warm engine
Fig. 6
The starting procedure is the same as Cold start except do not close the choke.
Warning! The blades should not move at idle. If blades move, readjust
carburetor according to Carburetor adjustment instructions in this manual or
see the address on the warranty card, otherwise serious personal injury may
result.
1. Set ignition switch (B) to the "I" position (ON position)
2. Press priming bulb several times until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel
tank return line.
3. Pull recoil starter briskly until the engine runs.
Note: If engine does not start, use Cold Start procedure.
Stopping engine
● Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine.
● Move ignition switch (B) to "STOP" position.
● In case of emergency, directly set ignition switch to the "STOP" position.
Warning! If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to "STOP" position,
close choke -Cold start position - to stall engine. Have the address on the
warranty card repair Stop switch before using hedge trimmer again.
Hedge trimming
Fig. 7
• Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate engine.
• Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the hedge or shrub and
proceed to cut.
Warning! Never remove hands from hedge trimmer when blades are moving.
Warning! The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped
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