Honda HHT35S Owner's Manual page 17

IS YOUR TRIMMER READY TO GO?
For your safety, and to maximize the service life
of your equipment, it is very important to take a
few moments before you operate the trimmer to
check its condition. Be sure to take care of any
problem you find, or have your servicing dealer
correct it, before you operate the trimmer.

WARNING
Improperly maintaining this trimmer, or failing
to correct a problem before operation, could
cause a malfunction in which you could be
seriously injured.
Always perform a preoperation inspection
before each operation, and correct any
problem.
Safety Inspection
•
Look around the engine for signs of oil or
gasoline leaks. Wipe up any spills before
starting the engine.
•
Replace any damaged parts.
•
Check that all fasteners are in place and
secure. Tighten as necessary.
BEFORE OPERATION
Cutting Attachment Inspection
•
Look for signs of damage to the cutting
attachment (see pages 29 and 35). Replace
any cutting attachment and parts that are
worn out, bent, cracked, chipped, or damaged
in any way.
•
If using a metal blade, be sure it is sharp. A
dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust.
•
If using a metal blade on a trimmer equipped
with a loop handle, be sure the barrier bar
(optional part) is installed beneath the loop
handle.
•
Make sure the cutting attachment is properly
installed and securely fastened (see pages 34
and 36).
•
Check that the debris shield is the correct
shield for the cutting attachment (see
page 36), and that it is securely installed and
in good condition.
Maintenance Inspection
•
Check the oil level (see page 26). Running
the engine with a low oil level can cause
engine damage.
•
Check the air filter (see page 27). A dirty air
filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor,
reducing engine and trimmer performance.
•
Check throttle cable free play (see page 28).
The cable must be correctly adjusted and
operate smoothly for good throttle control.
•
Check the fuel level (see page 39). Starting
with a full tank will help to eliminate or reduce
operating interruptions for refueling.
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