Operator's Manual
11
Hot Restart
To start an engine that is already warmed up (hot restart),
or if the ambient temperature exceeds 68F (20C):
1. Pump the primer bulb at the bottom of the carburetor
until fuel can be seen flowing through the fuel return
line to the fuel tank (Figs. 7 and 8).
2. Move the choke lever to the open (
) position and
move the stop switch to the “ON” position (Figs. 9 and
10).
3. Leave the throttle trigger in the idle position and pull
the starter handle (Figs. 9 and 10).
4. If the engine fails to start after three to four pulls,
follow the instructions in the Cold Starting Procedure
section above.
If the engine fails to start after you follow the above
procedures, contact an authorized Toro dealer.
To Stop The Engine:
1. Release the throttle trigger (Fig. 10).
2. Slide the stop switch to the “STOP”
position (Fig. 10).
Operation
• Read the Safety instructions on page 3
concerning proper use of the String Trimmer.
Operating Position
Before using the Trimmer, check the following (Fig. 11):
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Figure 11
1. Hearing Protection
2. Eye Protection
3. Right Arm Slightly Bent
4. Left Arm Fully Extended,
Hand Holding Loop
Handle
5. Hand Holding Throttle
Grip, Fingers on Throttle
Trigger
6. Trimmer Head Near and
Parallel to Ground
1. The Trimmer should be on the operator’s right side.
2. The operator’s right hand should be holding the shaft
grip, with his or her fingers on the throttle trigger. The
right arm should be slightly bent.
3. The left hand should be holding the loop handle with
the fingers and thumb fully enclosed around the grip.
The left arm should be extended. Reposition the loop
handle up or down the driveshaft if necessary for a
comfortable position.
4. The Trimmer weight should be evenly distributed
between the arms. The trimmer head should be near
and parallel to the ground.
5. Accelerate and hold the engine at cutting speed before
entering the material to be cut.
6. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
7. Stop the Trimmer engine when moving between work
sites.