Instructions / Assembly

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OPERATION
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin. If you
do not understand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call customer support.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Set unit on a flat surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 3 times.
3. Move choke lever to the START position.
4. Pull recoil starter handle sharply 5 times.
5. Squeeze and hold trigger.
6. Pull recoil starter handle until engine starts.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Squeeze and hold trigger.
2. Pull recoil starter handle until engine starts.
OPERATING
When operating unit, you should clip the shoulder strap onto the clamp, check for the following:
• Wear hearing protection, eye protection, head protection and heavy clothing.
• Extend your left arm and hold handlebar grip with your left hand.
• Hold throttle grip with your right hand with finger on throttle trigger.
• Keep unit below waist level.
• Keep shoulder strap pad centered on your left shoulder and danger sign centered on your back.
• Maintain full weight of tool on your left shoulder.
• Without bending over, keep the blade or trimmer head near and parallel to the ground and not
crowded into material being cut.
RISK OF KICKOUT (Blade Thrust) This reaction can only occur when using a bladed unit. This
sudden and violent reaction can cause serious injury. Please carefully review this section. It is important
that you understand what causes Blade Kickout, and how you can reduce the chance of it occurring. It is
critical to understand how to remain in control of the unit if blade thrust occurs.
WHAT CAUSES KICKOUT (Blade Thrust) – Blade Thrust can occur when the spinning blade
contacts an object that it cannot cut. This contact causes the blade to stop for an instant and then suddenly
move or “thrust” away from the object that was hit. The “thrusting” reaction can be violent enough to
cause the operator to be propelled in any direction and lose control of the unit. The uncontrolled unit can
cause serious injury if the blade contacts the operator or others in the area.
WHEN KICKOUT OCCURS -- Blade Thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or
binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut. By using the
unit properly, the occurrence of blade thrust will be reduced and the operator will be less likely to lose
control.
Fuel Primer Bulb
Recoil Starter Handle