Hitachi CH55EPA (S) Owner's Manual page 9

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Starting (Fig. 2-5)
CAUTION!
Before starting, make sure the cutting attachment
does not touch anything.
1. Set ignition switch (1) to ON position.
* Push priming bulb (4) several times so that
fuel flows through the bulb or return pipe.
(If so equipped) (Fig. 2-6, 7)
2. With the safety trigger (2) pressed (if so
equipped), pull throttle trigger and push
throttle lock (3), then slowly release the
throttle trigger first, then the safety trigger.
This will lock the throttle in starting position.
3. Set choke lever to CLOSED position (5).
(Fig. 2-7)
4. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep
the handle in your grasp and not allowing it
to snap back.
5. When you hear the engine want to start,
return choke lever to RUN position (open).
Then pull recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE!
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from
2 to 5.
6. After starting engine, pull throttle trigger to
release throttle lock. Then allow the engine
about 2-3 minutes to warm up before
subjecting it to any load.
NOTE!
Throttle limiter (4) is to adjust maximum
opening of throttle. At the factory it is adjusted
at its full opening. (If so equipped) (Fig. 2-5)
GB-8
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Fig.2-5
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Stopping (Fig. 2-8)
Decrease engine speed and run at an idle for
a few minutes, then turn off ignition switch.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment can injure while it continues
to spin after the engine is stopped or power
control is released. When the unit is turned off,
make sure the cutting attachment has stopped
before the unit is set down.
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Fig.2-6
Fig.2-7 Fig.2