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SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR STRING TRIMMER MOWER
WARNING:
Debris thrown from the string
trimmer
mower
can
result
in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can cause
severe
eye damage.
Always
wear safety glasses included with unit or
eye shields
when
operating
the string
trimmer mower.
GasAndOilFill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your string
trimmer mower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with
engine
running or until the engine has
been allowed
to cool
for
at least two
minutes after running.
ElectricStart
WARNING:
The battery contains
corro-
sive fluid and toxic material. Handle with
care. Keep away from children.
Do not
puncture disassemble,
mutilate or inciner-
ate. Explosive
gasses
could be vented
during charging or discharging.
Use in a
well-ventilated
area away from sources of
ignition.
Charging Instructions: Charge battery for approxi-
mately 16 hours before initial use; however, do not
charge longer than 20 hours.
IMPORTANT: Use only the battery charger supplied with
this mower.
To charge the battery:
Remove the protective cap from the end of the
battery pack lead. See Figure 5.
Plug charger lead into battery pack lead.
Insert battery charger plug into 120 volt standard
household outlet.
It is very important to follow this order of action for
proper charging of the battery. After charging, discon-
nect battery charger plug from household outlet first,
then disconnect charger lead from battery pack lead.
Battery
Charger
Lead
Plug
Figure 5
StartingEngine
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug. See separate engine operator's manual.
Before each use, remove any debris from the
engine's air intake screen on top of engine. Debris
can cause engine to overheat.
Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
Move throttle control lever on engine to FAST or
RUN position.
Make sure control lever is disengaged and locked
in bracket.
For electric start, turn key to start.
For manual start, stand behind the string trimmer
mower and grasp starter handle and pull rope out
slowly until engine reaches start of compression
cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let
the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid,
continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on
the starter handle, let the rope return to the starter
slowly. Repeat until engine starts.
WARNING:
Do not remove
the battery
pack from the handle panel for any reason
other than replacement.
When replacing
the battery pack, refer to the instructions
in the maintenance section.
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WARNING:
Never run the engine indoors
or in a poorly
ventilated
area.
Engine
exhaust
contains
carbon
monoxide,
an
odorless
and deadly
gas. Keep hands,
feet, hair, and loose clothing away from
the trimmer and engine.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to bypass the
control
lever.
Doing so could
result in
serious personal injury or death.
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