Before fueling, clean the tank cap area carefully, to
ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. Make sure that
the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container, before
fueling.
Starting
CAUTION
Before starting, make sure the cutting
attachment does not touch anything.
1. Set stop switch (2) to ON position (A). (Fig. 3)
A
* Push priming bulb (4) about ten times so that
fuel fl ows into carburetor. (Fig. 4)
1
Fig. 2
2
3
Fig. 3
4
Fig. 4
2. Set choke lever (5) to CLOSED position (B).
(Fig. 5)
3. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the
handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap
back. (Fig. 6)
4. When you hear the engine attempts to start,
return choke lever to RUN position (open) (C).
Then pull recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2
to 3.
5. After starting engine, allow the engine about 2-3
minutes to warm up before subjecting it to any
load.
Cutting
When cutting, operate engine at full throttle as this
maintains proper blade speed. When trimming top of
hedge, hold trimmer so blades are between 15 and 30
degrees from a horizontal position and swing trimmer
in an arc toward edge of hedge to sweep cuttings off .
When trimming sides of hedge, hold blade vertically
and swing unit in an arc.
NOTE
○ Multi-position twist handle (Fig. 7)
The rear control handle turns 90 degrees to
provide comfortable use while accommodating a
variety of cutting angles. The handle allows for
fi ve diff erent locking positions. Before attempting
to adjust rear handle, make sure the machine is
at idle or engine is shut off .
English
B
C
5
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
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