Starting The Engine - Shindaiwa T344 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, "I" for ON or START and "O" for OFF
or STOP.
WARNING!
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury.
Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that
could cause loss of control.
WARNING!
Never start the engine from the operating position.
1. Slide the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
2. Set the throttle trigger to the "fast idle":
a. Depress and hold the throttle interlock, then squeeze and hold the
throttle trigger.
b. Depress and hold the fast idle button.
c. Release the throttle trigger and throttle interlock, then release fast idle
button.
3. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparent
return tube.
The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.
4. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold.
5. While holding the outer tube firmly with left hand. Use your other hand to
slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly
to start the engine.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil
starter to the end of the rope travel can damage the starter.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment may move when the engine is started!
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
Throttle Interlock
Fast Idle
Button
Throttle
Trigger
Slide ignition to ON
Primer Bulb
Press primer bulb...
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position
...and pull recoil
starter handle
upward
ON
Close
choke
Hold
the unit
firmly...
Make sure the
attachment is clear
of obstructions!
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