Shindaiwa AH254 - Manual (Page 10)

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Make sure the
attachment is clear
of obstructions!
...and pull recoil
starter handle
upward
Hold
the unit
firmly...
Press the primer bulb until fuel can 3.
be seen flowing in the transparent
return tube.
IMPORTAnT!
The primer system only pushes fuel
through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood
the engine with fuel.
Starting the Engine
IMPORTAnT!
Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFF or
STOP.
WARNING
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury.
Keep movable parts of the attachment and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown.
Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” 1.
position.
Set the throttle lever to the “fast
2.
idle”:
wARnInG!
Never start the engine from the operating position.
Close
choke
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position
NOTE:
The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit.
Press primer bulb...
Primer Bulb
Depress and hold the throttle lock, a.
then squeeze the throttle trigger.
Depress and hold the fast idle
b.
button.
Release the throttle trigger and
c.
throttle lock, then release fast idle
button.
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED 4.
position if engine is cold.
While holding the outer tube firmly
5.
with left hand. Use your other hand
to slowly pull the recoil starter han-
dle until resistance is felt, then pull
quickly to start the engine.
ON
Fast idle
button
Slide ignition to ON
Throttle
trigger
Throttle Lock