HONDA HHT35S - Manual (Page 13)

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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.
5. Set the trimmer on the ground, resting on the debris shield and the
fuel tank guard. Do not allow the cutting-line or blade to contact
any obstruction.
Always rest the trimmer on the ground for starting, rather than
holding it in the operating position. This prevents the end of the
trimmer from swinging into something as you start the engine.
6. With your left hand, hold the frame pipe just ahead of the engine.
With your right hand, pull the starter grip lightly until you feel
resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently.
7. If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED position to start the
engine, gradually move it to the OPEN position as the engine
warms up.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after a cold start.
When the engine is warm enough to idle well, pull and release the
throttle trigger to disengage the throttle set button.
8. With the engine idling, hook the trimmer to your shoulder harness.
Be careful to avoid contact with the cutting-line head or blade while
handling the trimmer with the engine running.
The cutting-line head or blade should not rotate with the engine
idling. If there is rotation at idle, adjust the idle speed correctly
before using the trimmer. For idle adjustment, consult your
authorized Honda servicing dealer.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Release the throttle trigger.
2. Move the ignition switch to the STOP (O) position.
Wait for the cutting line head or blade to stop before allowing the
end of the trimmer to contact anything.
CHOKE LEVER
OPEN
CLOSED
PRIMING
BULB
FUEL RETURN
TUBE
(clear plastic
tube)
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
IGNITION SWITCH
THROTTLE
SET BUTTON
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
LEVER
ON (I)
 WARNING
The blade will continue to spin briefly after
the engine has stopped or the throttle trigger
is released.
A coasting blade can cause injury.
Maintain proper control of the trimmer until
the blade has completely stopped rotating.
QUICK-RELEASE
LATCH
HOOK
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
IGNITION
SWITCH
STOP (O)