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PRE-USE
CHECK
OF CONTROLS
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When the engine starts, move the choke control to
the OFF speed position
To increase
the engine
All controls should be checked for proper function before
servicing or starting the engine
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Move the clutch lever to all six (6) positions in the
selector plate, Make surethe clutch leversnaps into
all six (6) holes (See Fig 6).
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Move the index lever to afi six notches in the index
plate (See Fig..6)..
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Return the clutch lever to the rearmost hole in the
selector plate and return the index lever' to the
vertical (deeper notch) position
speed, push the throttle control lever' up. To de-
crease the engine speed pull the throttle control
down
NOTE: The cutting blade speed is controlled by the
engine speed.. To reducethe cutting blade speed, push
down on the throttle control lever.. To increase the blade
speed, push up on the throttle control lever..
To stop the engine, make sure the clutch lever is all
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the way back (or' up) and move the throttle control
lever to the STOP position.
TO START THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, be sure you have read and
understood allthe instructions on thepreceding pages The
edger/trimmer is equipped with a recoil starter. The
operation of the engine is controlled by the throttle and
choke control levels
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Pull the clutch lever all the way back (or up) to the
rearmost hole to raise and disengage the blade.
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Move the throttle control lever (See Fig. 6) to the
RUN position..
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Move the choke control lever (See Fig 6) to the
FULL choke postion.
NOTE: A warm engine should not need to be choked
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To start engine, grasp the starter handle firmlywith
your right hand.
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Hold the upper handle firmly with your left hand
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PulIup sharply onthe recoil starter handie DONOT
allow the starter rope to snap back, let it rewind
slowly while holding the starter handle.
NOTE: It will take a few pulls on the starter handle to feed
gas from the fuel tank to the carburetor
CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE IN-
DOORS OR IN A POORLY VENTILATED
AREA. ENGINE
EXHAUST
CONTAINS
CARBON
MONOXIDE,
AN ODORLESS
GAS AND DEADLY GAS.
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE
CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING
PARTS ON THE ENGINE OR EDGER!
TRIMMER.
WARNING - AVOID THE MUFFLER AND
SURROUNDING
AREAS
(SEE FIGo 6),
TEMPERATURES MAY EXCEED 150° F.
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CAUTION: NEVER LEAVE THE EDGER/
TRIMMER UNATTENDED WHILE _,HE EN-
GINE IS RUNNING. ALWAYS DISENGAGE
THE CUTTING BLADE AND STOP THE
ENGINE,
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EDGING
OPERATION
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Start the engine and move the clutch lever forward
(or down) to engage the cutting blade
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Select the edging depth you need There are 5
selections up to 2-3/4 inches deep
IMPORTANT:
IFVERY DEEP EDGINGIS REQUIRED,
WE RECOMMEND THATA SHALLOW
CUT BE MADE FIRST, THEN CUTS
AT GREATER DEPTHS UNTIL THE
DESIRED DEPTH IS OBTAINED..
TRIMMING
OPERATION
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire
from the spark plug
Loosen the tee knob (See Fig, 8) on the front wheel
arm and slide the wheel all the way to the rightside
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Tighten the tee knob securely.,
CAUTION: THE FRONT WHEEL MUST BE
IN TIlE EXTREME RIGHT POSITION TO
PREVENT THE BLADE FROM STRIKING
WHEEL WHILE IN TRIMMING POSITION.
TEE KNOB
FRONT WHEEL SHOWN ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT
FIG. 8
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