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Before operating your tool, always:
1 Inspect the entire tool before each use. Replace
damaged parts_Check for fuel leaks and make sure all
fasteners are in place and securely fastened,
2. Replace
trimmer
head
parts that are cracked,
chipped,
broken,
or damaged
in any other way
before using this too!.
3o Use only .080" diameter Sears Laser Line. Never
use wire, rope, string, etc.
4. Use only with the shield properly attached.
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5. Useonlytbe_
_mnm" bead. See "Specifica-
tionsY Make sure the trimmer
head is properly
installed and securely fastened. Refer to "Assembly?'
6.
Be sure trimmer head Stol_ turning when en_
idles. See "Carburetor
Adjustments ?'
7.
Makecarburetor
adjuslmentswith
the drive shaft
housing supported to prevent the trimmer line from
contacting any object. Hold the tool by hand. Do not
use the optional shoulder strap for support
8.
Keep others
away
when
making
carburetor
adjustments.
9
Use only accessories
or attachments
as recom-
mended by Sears for this tool.
I0
Clean the air f'dter if dirty before operating the tool.
Refer to "Specifications;'
for air filter location,
C. START_G
INS_UCTIONS
(For location of controls, refer to "Specifications:')
a, Fuel engine
Move at least 10 feet away from
fueling site
b t_xtend 4-6 inches of Line flom Trimmer Head
d_ WARNING
The trimmer
head will turn as soon as the engine starts.
c. Rest Engine and Shield on ground, suppoltingTrim-
mer Head offthe ground away from trees, bushes,
onlookers, etc Figure I2,
d
If using optional Shoulder Strap, place Shoulder
Strap on your shoulder. Start engine before clipping
Shoulder Strap to the tool,
Z._r
a _lid
Engine:
a, Move Ignition Switch to "on." Figure 13.
b,, Move Choke to "full" position., Figure 14
c, Grasp Foam Grip and squeeze Throttle Trigger fully
Keep Throttle Trigger fully squeezed until engine
runs smoothly
(through step "g"),
d_ Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine attempts to
run, but no more than 8 pulls at full choke to avoid
flooding the engine, The engine "attempt
to run"
may be hard to hear. The operator
must listen
carefully.
After 8 pulls, proceed to step "e." even
if engine has not attempted
to run,
e° Move Choke to "half" position. Figure 14
f. Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine attempts
to
run, but no more than 5 pulls,
NOTE: If engine has not started after 5 pulls, repeat
steps "a" through "f"
g° Allow engine to run 5 seconds, then move Choke to
"off" position. Figure 9. Keep Throttle Trigger fully
squeezed until engine runs smoothly
NOTE: If engine dies with Choke at "off" position,
repeatsteps"e" through"g:'
[
STAR'IING POS[IION
]
(HOKE
Figure13
Figure14
A md any bodily contact w_th the muffler when starting
a warm engine. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
ao Move Ignition Switch to "on,," Figure t3
h Move Choke to "half" position.
Figure 14.
Cr Grasp Foam Grip and squeeze
Throttle Trigger
fully Keep 17wottle Trigger fidly _queezed until
engine run._ smoothly
d Pull Starter Rope sharply until engine runs, but
no more than 5 puils
NOtrE: If engine does not run after 5 pulls, it is pro-
bably flooded. Wait a few minutes and repeat pro-
cedure with Choke at "off" position.
Figure 14o
e. Move Choke to "off" position,
Figure
14. Keep
5igger fidty squeezed until engflw runs smoothly_
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