Check Before Starting; Starting And Stopping - Jonsered GT 2228 Operator's Manual

Check before starting

• Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are
not damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer head or
trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or
are cracked.
• Never use the machine without a guard or with a
defective guard.
• All covers must be correctly fitted and undamaged
before you start the machine.

Starting and stopping

WARNING! The complete clutch cover and
!
shaft must be f tted before the machine is
started, otherwise the clutch can come
loose and cause personal injury.
Always move the machine away from the
refueling area and source before starting.
Place the machine on a f at surface. Ensure
the cutting attachment cannot come into
contact with any object.
Make sure no unauthorized persons are
in the working area, otherwise there is a
risk of serious personal injury. The safety
distance is 50 feet (15 m).
Starting
Press the air purge 10 times until fuel
 3ULPHU EXOE
begins to fill the ulb. The bulb need not be completely
f lled.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Set the choke control in the choke position.
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WARNING! When the engine is started
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with the choke in choke position the
cutting attachment will start to rotate
immediately.
3. Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your
left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter
handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until
you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now
quickly and powerfully pull the cord. Never wrap the
starter cord around your hand
CAUTION!
Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and
do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully
extended. This can damage the machine.
Repeat pulling the cord until the engine attempts to
start or until you have pulled the cord 3 times in total.
4. Push the choke lever down to the run position.
5. Pull the cord until the engine starts.
6. Once the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up for
30 seconds before squeezing the trigger.
1. Primer bulb: Press the air purge 10 times until fuel
begins to fill bulb. The bulb need not be completely
2. Pull the cord until the engine starts or until you have
pulled the cord 3 times in total.
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