Always start by fi ling half the amount of fuel, which
is to be used. Then add the whole amount of oil. Mix
(shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount
of fuel.
Mix (shake) the fuel-mix thoroughly before fi lling the
fuel tank.
Fueling
WARNING
● Always shut off the engine before refueling.
● Slowly open the fuel tank, when fi lling up
with fuel, so that possible over-pressure
disappears.
● Tighten the fuel cap carefully, after fueling.
● Always move the trimmer at least 10 ft (3 m)
from the fueling area before starting.
● Always wash any spilled fuel from clothing
immediately with soap.
● Be sure to check for any fuel leakage after
refueling.
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 ignition switch (16) to forward away from stop
position. (Fig. 13)
* Push priming bulb (18) about ten times so that
fuel fl ows into carburetor. (Fig. 14)
16
Fig. 13
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2. Set choke lever (20) to START position (closed)
(A). (Fig. 15)
20
B
3. Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the
handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap
back. (Fig. 16)
4. When you hear the engine want to start, return
choke lever to RUN position (open) (B). Then pull
recoil starter briskly again.
NOTE
If engine does not start, repeat procedures from
2 to 4.
5. Then allow the engine about 2–3 minutes to
warm up before subjecting it to any load.
English
Fig. 14
B
A
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
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