POWXG3042 EN
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10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10.1 Harness
Warning: always wear shoulder harness when operating unit with a blade.
Attach harness to trimmer after starting unit and engine is running at idle.
Turn engine off before disconnecting shoulder harness.
Adjust length of shoulder strap so stringhead is parallel to the ground as it hangs from the
strap. A few practice swings without starting engine should be made to determine correct
balance.
NOTE: Detach the shoulder harness from the unit before starting engine.
10.2 Starting a cold engine
Move the stop switch to “ON”position.
Give a gentle push on the primer pump repeatedly (7-10 times) until fuel comes into the
primer pump.
Pull choke lever up to close choke.
Pull starter handle until engine flash fires.
Push choke lever down to open choke (excessive cranking with choke lever will cause
flooding engine making it difficult to start).
Pull starter handle until engine starts.
Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before using.
10.3 Starting a warm engine (engine has been stopped for no more than 15-20
minutes)
If the engine is hot, switch on the tool as described above. But the choke lever shall
always be down /
If fuel tank was not run dry, pull starter one to three times and should start.
10.4 To stop the engine
Release the throttle trigger.
Move switch to “OFF” position.
10.5 Trimming procedures
When properly equipped with a debris shield and stringhead, your unit will trim unsightly
weeds and tall grass in those hard-to-reach areas - along fences, walls, foundations and
around trees. It can also be used for scalping to remove vegetation down to the ground for
easier preparation of a garden or to clean out a particular area.
NOTE: Even if you are careful, trimming around foundations, brick or stone
walls, curves, etc., will result in above-normal string wear. To renew the wire,
press the lower spool knob against the ground with rotating trimmer.
10.5.1 Trimming / mowing (Fig. 6)
Swing trimmer with a sickle-like motion from side to side. Do not tilt the stringhead during the
procedure. Test area to be trimmed for proper cutting height. Keep stringhead at same level
for even depth of cut.
