HONDA HHT25S - Manual (Page 11)

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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.
TRIMMER/HARNESS QUICK DISCONNECTION
To quickly detach the trimmer from the harness, pull the quick-release
latch tab upward.
Insert the latch tongue in the slot of the quick-release latch to reattach
the trimmer to the harness.
TRIMMER OPERATION
Operating Position
Hold the trimmer firmly with both hands, with your fingers and thumbs
encircling the handles as shown. This will help you to keep the
trimmer under control at all times.
• Keep firm footing and
balance.
• Do not overreach.
• Keep the cutting
attachment below waist
level.
• Keep all parts of your body
away from the rotating
cutting attachment and hot
surfaces.
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
IGNITION SWITCH
THROTTLE
SET BUTTON
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
LEVER
ON (I)
QUICK-RELEASE
LATCH
HOOK
B 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.
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
IGNITION
SWITCH
STOP (O)
LATCH TAB
QUICK-RELEASE
LATCH