HONDA HHT25S - Manual (Page 10)

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ARE YOUR SHOULDER HARNESS AND
TRIMMER CORRECTLY ADJUSTED?
Adjusting the Harness
Adjust the harness so the quick-release latch is at your right hip, as
shown.
Balancing the Trimmer on the Shoulder Harness
Hang the trimmer on the harness hook, and see how it balances.
Adjust the shoulder harness, the harness hanger on the frame pipe,
and the loop handle or U-type handlebar, so the handle or handlebars
are in a comfortable operating position, and the trimmer hangs with its
cutting attachment a few inches above the ground (see page 11).
OPERATION
SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the trimmer for the first time, please review the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section on page 2 and
BEFORE OPERATION section starting on page 9.
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 Hand-Arm Vibration
Syndrome (HAVS). 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.
FULL SHOULDER
HARNESS
QUICK-RELEASE
LATCH
SINGLE-STRAP
SHOULDER HARNESS
GROUND
A few inches above the
ground
CHOKE LEVER
OPEN
CLOSED
PRIMING
BULB
FUEL RETURN
TUBE
(clear plastic
tube)