Operation - Honda UMK425E Owner's Manual

4. Gently pull the recoil
starter [5] until you feel
resistance.
5. Then pull vigorously until the
engine starts.
6. When the engine has started,
return the choke lever [3] to
the low position.
CAUTION:
• Do not pull the recoil starter cord all the way out.
• Do not release the recoil starter suddenly so that it strikes the engine.
Return it gently to avoid damaging the starter mechanism.
NOTE : Always pull the recoil starter vigorously. If you pull too
gently, sparks may not be produced on the spark plug and the
engine will not start. Do not place your foot or knee on the
transmission tube to hold the machine, as this could bend the tube,
rendering the machine inoperable.
HOT START
The machine is considered to be «hot» if the engine has been
running for more than 5 minutes in the 10 minutes before starting up.
The hot start procedure is the same as the cold start procedure
except that the choke [6] is not needed. (The lever must be left in
the low position).
[6]
NOTE : Should you have difficultie store-start a hot engine, follows this
procedure:
1. Turn the engine to the OFF position (O).
2. Make sure that the choke lever is in OPEN position.
3. Keep the throttle control lever (throttle trigger) fully squeezed.
4. Pull the starter grip 3 to 5 times, and release the throttle control
lever (throttle trigger).
5. Start the engine referring to the procédures described above.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to turn the engine switch to the OFF position (O).
• If this operation is executed with the engine switch at the ON position, the
cutting means may rotate when the engine starts and a personal injury
may result.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
[7]
1. To stop the engine, press the Start/Stop button to engage the Stop
position (O) [7].
2. This step can also be taken to stop the machine in case of
emergency.
Note that the cutting attachment continues turning by inertia
after the engine has been stopped.
8 EN
[5]
[7]

OPERATION

OPERATING POSITION
Once the machine has been started, attach it to the harness as
already described in the section on preparation.
When handling the machine, take care to avoid striking any
objects with the cutting attachment and keep the cutting
attachment away from your body. Do not use the machine unless
it is attached to the harness.
Hold the brushcutter firmly by both grips as shown. Always keep firm
footing on both feet when working. Take appropriate breaks and vary
your working position.
CAUTION:
• When using the machine, always allow the engine to idle between
operations. If the machine is allowed to run at maximum speed with
no load (no resistance on the cutting attachment) for long periods,
the engine may be seriously damaged.
WITH FLEXIBLE
CUTTING MEANS
This attachment is designed to complete the job done with a
lawnmower. It is especially handy and efficient for cutting grass along
walls or fences, around trees or posts and on narrow or uneven
surfaces where a lawnmower cannot be used.
Make sure the line cutting blade is properly mounted on the
cutting attachment guard.
LINE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT
At maximum rotating speed, gently press the flexible cutting means
on the ground. The line is automatically extended. Repeat this
operation until the optimal length is obtained.
When the engine is started and the cutting attachment starts
rotating, the excess line will automatically be cut by the line cutter
located on the guard.
Read the
safety
instructions
SAFETY
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SAFETY