Weed Eater 530088959 - Manual (Page 5)

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STARTING
POSITION
STARTING A COLD ENGINE OR A
WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING
OUT OF FUEL
S Make sure switch is in ON position.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion.
Choke Lever
FULL
HALF
OFF
S Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep
throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en-
gine runs smoothly.
Primer bulb
S Pull starter rope sharply 5 times.
NOTE: The engine may sound as if it is trying
to start before the 5 th pull. If so, go to the next
step immediately.
S
Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position.
S Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE: If the engine has not started after 6
pulls (at HALF CHOKE), check to make sure
the choke lever is in the proper position. Then,
move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position and press the primer bulb 6 times;
squeeze and hold the throttle trigger and pull
the starter rope 2 more times. Move the choke
lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull
the starter rope until the engine runs, but no
more than 6 more pulls. If the engine still has
not started, it is probably flooded. Proceed to
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE.
S
Allow the engine to run 10 seconds, then
move the choke lever to the OFF CHOKE
position. Allow the unit to run for 30 more
seconds at OFF CHOKE before releasing
the throttle trigger.
NOTE: If engine dies with the choke lever at
the OFF CHOKE position, move the choke le-
ver to HALF CHOKE and pull the rope until
engine runs.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE THAT
HAS NOT RUN OUT OF FUEL:
S Make sure switch is in ON position.
S Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position.
S Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Keep
throttle trigger fully squeezed until the en-
gine runs smoothly.
S Pull starter rope sharply until engine runs,
but no more than 5 pulls.
S Allow engine to run 10 seconds, then move
the choke lever to OFF CHOKE position. Re-
lease the throttle trigger.
NOTE: If engine has not started, pull starter
rope 5 more pulls. If engine still does not run, it
is probably flooded. Proceed to STARTING A
FLOODED ENGINE.
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
Flooded engines can be started by placing
the switch in the ON position and the choke
lever in the OFF CHOKE position. Squeeze
and hold the throttle trigger; then, pull the rope
to clear the engine of excess fuel. This could
require pulling the starter rope many times de-
pending on how badly the unit is flooded.
USING YOUR UNIT
EDGING
As you become familiar with your edger, you
will be able to determine your own operating
pace. Conditions such as depth of cut and
material being cut will regulate the speed and
time required for your edging job.
S
Allow the engine to warm up for one minute
before you begin edging.
S Increase the engine speed before placing
the blade in the cut. For best operation, run
the engine at full throttle while cutting.
S Keep you edging path straight by aligning
the blade guide rib on the rear of the blade
guard with the edge of the sidewalk. Keep
all wheels flat on the walkway.
Blade
Guide Rib
S Always work going away from people and
solid objects such as walls, large stones,
trees, automobiles, etc.
S Be careful when edging near trees or valu-
able plants. The high speed metal blade
may cut roots and cause damage to the
plants.
S If the blade stalls, immediately move the
unit rearward slightly to allow the blade to
restart. If the blade continues to stall, stop
the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and
inspect for blockage or damage.
S Always keep the blade area clean. Stop the
engine, make sure the blade has complete-
ly stopped turning, and disconnect the
spark plug before cleaning.