POWXG30410 EN
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9.2.1 Fuel and lubrication symbols
9.2.2 Recommended fuels
Some conventional kinds of petrol are now blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or an
ether compound to meet clean air standards. The engine is designed to operate satisfactorily
with any petrol intended for automotive use including oxygenated petrol.
10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10.1 Harness
Warning: always wear shoulder harness when operating unit with a blade.
Attach harness to trimmer after starting unit and engine is running at idle.
Turn engine off before disconnecting shoulder harness.
Adjust length of shoulder strap so stringhead is parallel to the ground as it hangs from the
strap. A few practice swings without starting engine should be made to determine correct
balance.
NOTE: Detach the shoulder harness from the unit before starting engine.
10.2 Starting a cold engine
Move the stop switch to “ON” position.
▪ Give a gentle push on the primer pump repeatedly (7-10 times) until fuel comes into the
primer pump.
▪ Pull choke lever up to close choke.
▪ Pull starter handle until engine flash fires.
▪ Push choke lever down to open choke (excessive cranking with choke lever will cause
flooding engine making it difficult to start).
▪ Pull starter handle until engine starts.
▪ Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before using.
10.3 Starting a warm engine (engine has been stopped for no more than 15-20
minutes)
▪ If the engine is hot, switch on the tool as described above. But the choke lever shall
always be down /
▪ If fuel tank was not run dry, pull starter one to three times and should start.
10.4 To stop the engine
▪ Release the throttle trigger.
▪ Move switch to “OFF” position.
