HONDA HHT31S - Manual (Page 19)

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OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the trimmer for the first time, please review the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION chapter on page 4 and BEFORE OPERATION chapter starting on page 14.
Even if you have operated other trimmers, take time to become familiar with the operation of this
trimmer’s controls and handling.
For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed area, such as a garage. Your
engine's exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas which can collect rapidly in an enclosed
area and cause illness or death.
If the trimmer starts to shake or vibrate, stop the engine immediately. After the cutting head has
completely stopped, inspect it to determine the cause of the vibration. Sudden vibration is a sign of a
hazardous problem, such as a loose or damaged blade. Do not operate the trimmer until the problem
is corrected.
Prolonged exposure to vibration may cause vibration syndrome (Raynaud's disease). Symptoms
include loss of skin color in the hands and numbness or a painful tingling sensation in the fingers,
hands, and arms. Regular users of any power equipment may feel the numbness or pain
spontaneously, at any time, not just after using the equipment. If any of these symptoms occur, see a
physician immediately.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. To start a cold engine, move the choke lever
to the CLOSED position.
To restart a warm engine, leave the choke
lever in the OPEN position.
2. To start a cold engine, or after refueling an
engine that has run out of fuel, press the
priming bulb repeatedly until fuel can be seen
in the clear plastic fuel return tube.
To restart a warm engine, it is not necessary
to press the priming bulb.
3. Set the throttle trigger in the starting position,
using the throttle set button.
To set the throttle trigger for starting, press the
operator presence lever by gripping the
control handle, pull the throttle trigger, then
press and
hold the throttle set button while
releasing the throttle trigger.
4. Move the ignition switch to the ON (I) position.
CHOKE LEVER
OPEN
CLOSED
PRIMING
BULB
FUEL RETURN TUBE
(clear plastic tube)
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
IGNITION SWITCH
THROTTLE
SET BUTTON
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
LEVER
ON (I)