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PRE-USE CHECK OF CONTROLS o When the engine starts, move the choke control to
the OFF speed position To increase the engine
Allcontrols should be checked for proper function before
servicing or starting the engine
eMove the clutch lever to all six (6) positions inthe
selector plate, Make surethe clutch leversnaps into
all six (6) holes (See Fig 6).
e Move the index lever to afisix notches in the index
plate (See Fig..6)..
•Return the clutch lever to the rearmost hole in the
selector plate and return the index lever' to the
vertical (deeper notch) position
speed, push the throttle control lever' up. To de-
crease the engine speed pull the throttle control
down
NOTE: The cutting blade speed is controlled by the
engine speed..To reducethe cutting blade speed, push
down on the throttle control lever..To increase the blade
speed, push up on the throttle control lever..
To stop the engine, make sure the clutch lever is all
•the way back (or'up) and move the throttle control
lever to the STOP position.
TO START THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, be sure you have read and
understood allthe instructionsonthepreceding pages The
edger/trimmer is equipped with a recoil starter. The
operation of the engine is controlled by the throttle and
choke control levels
oPull the clutch lever all the way back (or up) to the
rearmosthole to raise and disengage the blade.
oMove the throttle control lever (See Fig. 6) tothe
RUN position..
oMove the choke control lever (See Fig 6) to the
FULL choke postion.
NOTE: A warm engine should not need to be choked
•To start engine, grasp the starter handle firmlywith
your right hand.
eHold the upper handle firmly with your left hand
e PulIup sharply onthe recoilstarter handie DONOT
allow the starter rope to snap back, let it rewind
slowly while holding the starter handle.
NOTE: Itwilltake a few pulls on the starter handle tofeed
gas from the fueltank to the carburetor
CAUTION: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE IN-
DOORS OR IN A POORLY VENTILATED
AREA. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS
CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS
GAS AND DEADLY GAS.
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE
CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING
PARTS ON THE ENGINE OR EDGER!
TRIMMER.
WARNING - AVOID THE MUFFLER AND
SURROUNDING AREAS (SEE FIGo 6),
TEMPERATURES MAY EXCEED 150° F.
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CAUTION: NEVER LEAVE THE EDGER/
TRIMMER UNATTENDED WHILE _,HE EN-
GINE ISRUNNING. ALWAYS DISENGAGE
THE CUTTING BLADE AND STOP THE
ENGINE,
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EDGING OPERATION
eStart theengine and move the clutch lever forward
(or down) to engage the cutting blade
eSelect the edging depth you need There are 5
selections up to 2-3/4 inchesdeep
IMPORTANT: IFVERY DEEP EDGINGIS REQUIRED,
WERECOMMEND THATA SHALLOW
CUT BE MADE FIRST, THEN CUTS
AT GREATER DEPTHS UNTIL THE
DESIRED DEPTH IS OBTAINED..
TRIMMING OPERATION
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire
from the spark plug
Loosen theteeknob (See Fig, 8) on the front wheel
arm and slidethe wheel all theway tothe rightside
eTighten the tee knob securely.,
CAUTION: THE FRONT WHEEL MUST BE
IN TIlE EXTREME RIGHT POSITION TO
PREVENT THE BLADE FROM STRIKING
WHEEL WHILE IN TRIMMING POSITION.
TEE KNOB
FRONT WHEEL SHOWN ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT
FIG. 8
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