Safety Manual

ENGLISH
• NEVER “drop start” the unit or attempt to start the
unit while it is resting on blade tips.
• ALWAYS grip the unit rmly when starting to
prevent loss of control when pulling starter handle.
• ALWAYS hold the unit securely with both hands
after it starts, using the front and rear handles.
• MAINTAIN a secure, two-handed grip at all
times while unit is in use.
• ALWAYS shut unit off immediately if it shakes
or vibrates excesssively when started. Tag unit,
and have it checked by an authorized service
center before placing back in use.
STOPPING
The “STOP” switch stops the unit by grounding
the ignition and preventing the spark plug
from discharging a spark. If the STOP switch
malfunctions and does not stop the unit when
required, use the choke to stall the engine to
a stop, and have your dealer repair the switch
before using the unit again.
Use this “Emergency Stopping sequence only if
the STOP switch malfunctions:
• Release trigger and allow engine to return to
idle and blades to stop.
• After the engine has returned to idle and
blades have stopped, place the unit on a
safe, at surface, clear of blade obstructions.
• Keep one hand on the throttle control handle
assembly to maintain control of the unit, and
move the choke control lever to the closed,
“COLD START” (choke symbol) position to
stall the engine.
• Hold the unit with a secure, two-handed grip,
and wait for the engine to stall to a complete
stop.
• After the engine stops and blades have
stopped moving, disconnect the spark plug
lead, and tag the unit to identify it as having a
broken STOP switch.
• Do not restart the unit. Have the unit repaired
before using it again.
STOP
SWITCH
STOP
SWITCH
CHOKE CLOSED
(COLD START POSITION)
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