Operation - Honda UMK425E2 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 blade 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.
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[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 NYLON LINE TYPE
CUTTING HEAD
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 nylon line cutting head
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
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