• STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN IT IS COLD
PLEASE NOTE: To minimize the stress on the
engine when starting and warming the engine, cut
the excess cutting line to a length of 13 cm (Fig. 7A).
1. Set the ignition switch to “RUN (l)” (Fig. 7B).
2. Fix the gas lever. Press the “Lock off” switch (A)
downwards. Then press the gas lever (B) and
slide the locking switch (C) downwards at the
same time. The gas lever will lock on full (Fig.
7b).
3. The machine has a choke that can be set to one
of three positions: CHOKE “ “ START“ ” and
RUN “ “. Set the choke lever to CHOKE “ “ (Fig.
7i).
4. To start the engine, spray fuel into the carbu-
retor. Press the tickler (A) ten times (Fig. 7e).
5. Pull the starter cord a little way out until you feel
resistance (approx. 10 cm) (Fig. 7f). To generate
a strong ignition spark the cord must be pulled
quickly and smoothly. Pull the starter cord four
times quickly and powerfully.
6. Set the choke lever to START“ “ (Fig. 7h).
7. Pull the starter cord a further four times with the
gas lever set to full.
8. If the engine starts, remain on START“ “ for 10
seconds.
9. Set the choke to RUN“ “ (Fig. 7d).
10. If the engine does not start repeat steps 1 to 8.
PLEASE NOTE: If the engine does not start after
you have made several attempts please refer to the
section entitled “Troubleshooting on the engine”.
NOTE: Always pull starter rope straight out. Pulling
starter at an angle will cause rope to rub against the
eyelet. This friction will cause the rope to fray and
wear more quickly. Always hold starter handle when
rope retracts. Never allow rope to snap back from
extended position. This could cause rope to snag or
fray and also damage the starter assembly.
• STARTING THE ENGINE WHEN IT IS WARM
1. Place the machine on a hard, flat surface.
2. Set the ignition switch to RUN (l) (Fig. 7b).
3. Set the choke to the START“ “ position (Fig. 7h).
4. Hold the gas lever tightly and press the trigger
FULLY.
5. Pull the starter cord quickly until the engine
starts. Do not pull the cord more than six times.
Hold the gas lever FULLY pressed until the
engine is running smoothly.
6. Set the choke to RUN“ “ and pull the starter cord
a further five times if the engine does not start. If
the engine still does not start it is probably
flooded with gasoline. Wait for five minutes and
then try again with the choke set to RUN “ “ and
with the gas lever fully pressed.
• TO STOP ENGINE
Release throttle trigger. Let engine return to idle.
Push and hold ignition stop switch until engine stops
(Fig. 7b).
Trimming Instructions
• ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before operating your unit, review ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS in this manual.
WARNING / CAUTION
• IF UNFAMILIAR WITH TRIMMING techniques,
practice the procedures with ENGINE in “OFF”
position.
• ALWAYS CLEAR WORK area of debris such as
cans, bottles, rocks, etc. Striking objects can cause
serious injury to operator or bystanders and also
damage equipment. If an object is accidentally hit,
immediately TURN ENGINE OFF and examine
equipment. Never operate unit with damaged or
defective equipment.
• ALWAYS TRIM OR CUT AT HIGH ENGINE
SPEEDS. Do not run engine slowly at start or
during trimming operations.
• DO NOT use equipment for purposes other than
trimming or mowing weeds.
• NEVER raise stringhead above knee height during
operation.
• DO NOT operate unit with other people or animals
in the immediate vicinity. Allow a minimum of 50
feet (15 meters) between operator and other
people and animals when trimming or mowing.
Allow a distance of 100 feet (30 meters) between
operator and other people and animals when
SCALPING with stringhead cutter.
• IF OPERATING UNIT ON A SLOPE, stand below
the cutting attachment. DO NOT OPERATE on a
slope or hilly incline if there is the slightest chance
of slipping or losing your footing.
• STRINGHEAD LINE RELEASE
WARNING: DO NOT use steel wire or plastic-
coated steel wire of any kind with your stringhead.
Serious operator injury can result.
To release fresh line, run engine at full throttle and
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