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Before Starting the Engine (Continued)

5. Engine oil is at proper level.
6. Fresh, clean, regular-unleaded gasoline has been added

to fuel tank.
7. Spark plug wire is connected to spark plug.
8. Edger has been moved to desired location.
9. Edger is on level surface.

Keep all bystanders, especially CHILDREN, away during

operation.
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.

WARNING

How to Start Engine

Never Run engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, an ODORLESS and

DEADLY gas.

Debris thrown from edger can cause severe eye damage. Always wear ANSI compliant safety glasses or eye shields when

operating edger. If you wear eyeglasses, put an OSHA certified Wide Vision Safety Mask over your eyeglasses.

1. Review ALL steps in the “BEFORE STARTING THE

ENGINE” section.

2. Move the Depth Control Lever to the Start Position.

(See Figure 6)

3. Push the primer bulb 3 times - waiting 2 seconds

between each push. (See Figure 5)

NOTE:

Not required when re-starting a warm engine.

4. Firmly grip the edger handle with your left hand, pulling

the Start Lever against the handle. (See Figure 6)

NOTE:

Engine will not start if the Start Lever is not pulled

against the handle

5. Firmly grip the Recoil Starter Handle with your right hand.

(See Figure 6)

6. Pull the recoil slowly, until you feel tension in the

starter rope. Then quickly pull the recoil starter handle

to completely unwind the starter rope. DO NOT allow

the starter rope to snap back. Let the starter rope slowly

rewind.

7. If engine fails to start after 5 or 6 more attempts, see

instructions in the “Troubleshooting Chart”

DANGER

WARNING

Depth

Control

Lever

Recoil

Starter

Handle

Start

Position

Keep hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing away from any

moving parts. Avoid touching muffler and surrounding areas

– temperatures can exceed 150 degrees. Keep all safety

devices and shields in place.

Start

Lever

Primer

Bulb

WARNING

Figure 5

Figure 6

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