Powermate P-WFT-16022 - Manual (Page 10)

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Never run engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. En-
gine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, an ODERLESS
and DEADLY gas.
Debris thrown from Trimmer can cause severe eye damage.
Always wear ANSI compliant safety glasses or eye shields
when operating trimmer. If you wear eyeglasses, put an OSHA
certified Wide Vision Safety Mask over your eyeglasses.
Before starting Trimmer, clean debris from holes in the recoil
starter cover.
1. Review ALL steps in the “BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE” section.
2. Push the throttle lever in the forward position.
(See Figure 6)
3. Push the Primer Bulb 3 times, waiting 2 seconds
between each push. (See Figure 7)
NOTE: Not required when re-starting a warm engine.
Before starting engine, read operator’s manual. Become fa-
miliar with location and function of all controls. Know how to
stop the engine quickly.
Before attempting to start the engine, review the following
steps:
1. Unit has been assembled according to all assembly
instructions.
2. Unit has been inspected for any damaged or missing
components.
3. No parts are remaining in the carton.
4. Engine oil is at proper level.
5. Fresh, clean, regular-unleaded gasoline has been added
to fuel tank.
6. Spark plug wire is connected to spark plug.
7. Trimmer has been moved to desired location.
8. Trimmer is on level surface.
Operation
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Before Starting the Engine
A
WARNING WARNING
How to Start the Engine B
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
Figure 6
Throttle Control
Lever
Figure 7
Primer
Button
Start/Fast
Stop
Slow
Keep all bystanders, especially CHILDREN, away during op-
eration.
IMPORTANT: This unit’s engine exhaust system is equipped
with a spark-arresting muffler. Tampering with or removing
the spark-arrestor violates section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code as well as other applicable state and
federal law.
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