Safety Manual

ENGLISH

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 wait for cutting head/work

attachment to stop.

• After the engine has returned to idle and

cutting attachment has stopped, place

the unit on a safe, at surface, clear of

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” (

) 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, 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.

CHOKE CLOSED

(COLD START POSITION)

Spark Plug

Spark Plug Wire

STOPPING