Husqvarna LE389 Operator's Manual page 17

4 Hold the recoil starter handle (D) firmly with your
right hand (see Figure 13).
5 Hold the edger handle firmly with your left hand.
6 Slowly pull the starter rope handle until resistance
is felt, then pull quickly. DO NOT allow the starter
rope to snap back. Let the rope slowly rewind.
7 When the engine starts, move the throttle control
lever forward to the FAST position to increase
speed or back to decrease speed. During normal
use, run the engine at full speed
8 If assistance is needed, see the "Troubleshooting"
Chart.
NOTE: The cutting blade speed is controlled by the
engine speed.
D
Figure 13: Recoil Start
GB
• Before starting the engine, make sure to raise
• When starting engine, pull the starter rope
.
• Remove all external equipment/engine loads
• Direct-coupled equipment components such
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord
(kickback) will pull hand and arm toward
engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or
sprains could result.
the blade.
handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly.
before starting engine.
as, but not limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys,
sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.
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