WARNING: Do not wind the starter rope
around your hand.
CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope to
full extension and do not let go of the
starter rope handle.
5. Continue to pull the starter rope handle until the
engine fires, then push the choke control to its initial
position.
WARNING: The blades move when the
engine starts.
6. Continue to pull the starter rope handle until the
engine starts.
7. Push and release the throttle trigger to set the
engine to idle speed.
8. Push the throttle trigger gradually to increase the
engine speed.
9. Make sure that the engine runs smoothly.
To start the product with a warm engine
1. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your
left hand. Do not step on the product.
2. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right
hand until you feel some resistance, then pull the
starter rope handle quickly and with force. Continue
until the engine starts.
Note:
For more information about how to start the
product, refer to
To start the product with a cold engine
on page 8
.
To stop the product
• Move the stop switch to the stop position to stop the
engine.
CAUTION: The stop switch automatically
goes back to run position.
To operate the product
1. Start near the ground and move the product up
along the hedge when you cut the sides. Make sure
that the body of the product does not touch the
hedge.
WARNING: Make sure that the front of
the cutting equipment does not touch the
ground.
2. Adjust the speed to align with the work load.
3. Hold the product near your body for a stable work
position.
4. Be careful and operate the product slowly.
Maintenance
Introduction
WARNING: Read and understand the safety
chapter before you do maintenance on the
product.
Maintenance schedule
Maintenance Before
operation
After 40
h
After 100
h
Clean the external surface. After each operation.
Clean the muffler, exhaust pipe and engine from leaves, dirt and unwanted lubri-
cant.
After each operation.
Make sure that the cutting attachment does not move at idle speed. X
Do a check of the stop switch. X
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