Starting And Stopping; Starting Instructions; Stopping Instructions - DeWalt DXGSE Operator's Manual

STARTING AND STOPPING

WARNING:
in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can
be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
starting the unit. To avoid serious
injury, the operator and the unit
must be in a stable position when
pulling the starter rope (Fig. 12).

Starting Instructions

NOTE: To prevent the throttle control from
being squeezed accidentally, this unit
has a throttle lockout. The throttle
control cannot be squeezed unless the
throttle lockout is also engaged.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The
On/Off switch is in the On ( I ) position at
all times (Fig. 10).
Before Starting the Unit
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel
Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
3. Put the shoulder strap over the operator's
head and onto the left shoulder (Fig. 8).
Starting the Unit
1. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10
times (Fig. 11).
2. Move the choke lever to Position A (Fig. 11).
3. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 12).
4. Press and hold the throttle lockout. Squeeze
and hold the throttle control (Fig. 10).
NOTE: Continue to SQUEEZE and HOLD the
throttle lockout and the throttle
control for ALL further steps.
5. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and
steady motion 5 times (Fig. 12).
Operate this unit only
Avoid accidentally
6. Move the choke lever to Position B (Fig. 11).
7. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and
steady motion 5 times to start the engine
(Fig. 12).
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 60 seconds.
The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when
it accelerates without hesitation.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting
procedure with step 2.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the
starting procedure with step 6.
After Starting the Unit
1. Snap the shoulder strap clip onto the
shoulder strap / harness loop. Adjust the
shoulder strap to fit the operator. Refer to
Assembling and Using the Shoulder Strap.

Stopping Instructions

1. Release the throttle control and allow the
engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the Off
(O) position until the engine comes to a
complete stop (Fig. 10).
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