T254 TRIMMER - Shindaiwa USA

Starting the EngineIMPORTANT!Engine ignition is controlled by a two position switch mounted on the throttle housing labeled, “I” for ON or START and “O” for OFFor STOP.WARNING!The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keepmovable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces thatcould cause loss of control.WARNING!Never start the engine from the operating position.1. Slide the ignition switch to the “ON” position.2. Set the throttle lever to the “fast idle”:a. Depress and hold the throttle lock, then squeeze the throttle trigger.b. Depress and hold the fast idle button.c. Release the throttle trigger and throttle lock, then release fast idlebutton.Fast IdleButtonON3. Press the primer bulb until fuel can be seen flowing in the transparentreturn tube.IMPORTANT!The primer system only pushes fuel through the carburetor. Repeatedlypressing the primer bulb will not flood the engine with fuel.Slide ignition to ONPrimer Bulb4. Set the choke lever to the CLOSED position if engine is cold.Press primer bulb...ClosechokeSet the choke lever to the CLOSED position10