Shindaiwa H4 TRIMMER T344 - Manual (Page 11)

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Make sure the
attachment is clear
of obstructions!
...and pull recoil
starter handle
upward
Hold
the unit
firmly...
Close
choke
Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position
4. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold.
IMPORTANT!
The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedly
pressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.
CAUTION!
Do not pull the recoil starter to the end of the rope travel. Pulling the recoil
starter to the end of the rope travel can damage the starter.
WARNING!
The cutting attachment may move when the engine is started!
3. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparent
return tube.
5. While holding the outer tube firmly with left hand. Use your other hand to
slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt, then pull quickly
to start the engine.
Press primer bulb...
Primer Bulb
Starting the Engine (continued)
Open
After engine starts, move choke to OPEN
position
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several attempts with the choke in the closed
position, the engine may be flooded with fuel. If flooding is suspected, refer
to the ”Starting a Flooded Engine” section of this manual.
6. When the engine starts, slowly move the choke lever to the “OPEN” posi-
tion. (If the engine stops after the initial start, close the choke and restart.)
7. Operating the throttle will automatically disengage the fast idle setting.
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After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 minutes before operating the unit.
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After the engine is warm, pick up the unit and clip on the shoulder strap, if so equipped.
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Advancing the throttle makes the cutting attachment move faster; releasing the throttle permits the attachment to stop moving. If
the cutting attachment continues to move when the engine returns to idle, carburetor idle speed should be adjusted (see “Adjusting
Engine Idle”.).
When the Engine Starts...