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Hedge Trimmers
Starting Cold Engine
1
Stop Switch
Step 1.
Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.
2
Move the choke
Step 2.
Move choke (B) to Cold Start (closed) position
3
Purge Bulb
Step 3.
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional four or five times.
4
Recoil Starter
Step 4.
Lay the unit on a flat, clear area. Grip the support handle (D) securely with right hand, and pull the recoil starter handle (E) with left hand until engine fires (or 5 pulls maximum).
5
Choke
Step 5.
After engine fires (or 5 pulls, move choke (B) to the Run (OPEN) position. Restart engine if necessary and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
Note: If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.
6
Throttle Trigger
Step 6.
After engine warm-up, grip the throttle handle with left hand and support
handle with right hand. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and gradually
depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.