11Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations!STARTINGMove at least 3 m away from the place of refueling. Place the unit on the ground taking care that the cutting attachment does not come intocontact with the ground or any other objects.A: Cold start1) Set this machine on a lat spaceέ2) Set the I-O switch (1) to OPERATION.OPERATIONLock-off leverHigh speedLow speedThrottle leverPOINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOPSTOP(1)3) Primer pumpContinue to push the primer pump until fuel enters into the primer pump. (Ingeneral, fuel enters into the primer pump by 7 to 10 pushes.)If the primer pump is pushed excessively, an excess of gasoline returns tothe fuel tank.στTEμ In case of excessive fuel intake (looding), remove the spark plug and pull the starter handle slowly to remove excess fuelέ Also, dry theelectrode section of the spark plug.B: Startup after warm-up operation1) Push the primer pump repeatedly.2) Keep the throttle lever at the idling position.3) Pull the recoil starter strongly.ζ) If it is dificult to start the engine, open the throttle by about 1ήγέCarburetorPrimer Pump4) Recoil starterPull the start knob gently until it is hard to pull (compression point). Then,return the start knob, and pull it strongly.Never pull the rope to the full. Once the start knob is pulled, never releaseyour hand immediately. Hold the start knob until it returns to its originalpoint.5) Warm-up operationContinue warm-up operation for 2 to 3 minutes.