Starting/stopping, Warning – LEHR Eco Trimmer User Manual

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STARTING/STOPPING

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking

the Oil Level ( p. 12).

2. Turn switch to ON position (Fig. 13).
NOTE: If your unit is equipped with a spring loaded type

ON/OFF switch, it will always remain in the ON position.

3. Place trimmer firmly on the ground or a very sturdy

work surface. Make sure cutting head is clear of all

objects. Make sure all bystanders are a minimum

of 50 feet (15 m) away. Do not attempt to start near

pilot lights or any open flame. Do not smoke. Grasp

the starter rope handle with one hand and the handle

pole with the other hand ( Fig. 14).

4. With the unit in the starting position, do not squeeze

the throttle control (Fig. 13). Then pull the rope

smoothly and briskly. The engine should start.

Engine should start with 3-5 pulls. Once warm, the

engine should start on the first pull.

NOTE: On the first use, it may take extra pulls to fill the

fuel system with propane.

5. Squeeze the throttle control slightly to warm up the

engine for 15 to 30 seconds. In cold weather, move

the throttle slowly until the engine warms up for 30 to

60 seconds.

NOTE: When starting the engine in very hot or cold

conditions it may be necessary to squeeze the throttle

open while pulling the starter rope.

Safety trigger

Stop/Off

Start/On(I)

Throttle Control

Fig. 13

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the

engine to cool down by idling.

2. If your unit is equipped with a spring loaded ON/

OFF switch, press and hold the button on OFF until

the unit stops. Otherwise, push the switch to the off

position.

3. When done using the trimmer for the day, disconnect

the propane canister from the unit.

WARNING:

Fig. 14

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN
THE STARTING POSITION WHEN PULLING THE STARTER
ROPE. (FIG. 14) TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, THE OPERATOR
AND UNIT MUST BE IN A STABLE POSITION WHILE
STARTING. MAKE SURE THAT ANY ADD-ON ITEM IS
INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND SECURE BEFORE STARTING
UNIT.

ALWAYS WEAR EYE, HEARING, FOOT
AND BODY PROTECTION TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF INJURY WHEN OPERAT-
ING THIS UNIT.