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For optional attachments, see the AS-
SEMBLY section of the applicable attach-
ment instruction manual.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
W ARNING:
The shield must be prop-
erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
the operator and others and is equipped with
a line limiter which cuts excess line. The line
limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.
1. Remove nut from shield.
2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.
3. Pivot shield until bolt passes throughhole
in bracket.
4. Reinstall nut and tighten securely with
wrench (provided).
Slot
Shield
Nut
Bracket
Line Limiter Blade
ADJUSTINGTHE HANDLE
W ARNING:
When adjusting the han-
dle, be sure it remains between the trigger
and the safety label. Assist handle must be
positioned only below the arrow.
1. Loosen wing nut on handle.
2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up-
right position; retighten wing nut.
OPERATION
W ARNING:
Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understandthe safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact an
authorized service dealer.
FUELING ENGINE
W ARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed w ith agood qu alit y2- c ycleair -coole den-
gine oil. We recomme n d Partner! brand oil
mixed at a ratio of 40:1 (2.5%). A 40:1 ratio is
obta ined by mixing 5 liters of unleaded gasoline
with 0,125 liter of oil. DO NOT USE automotive
oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine dam-
age . When mixing fuel, follow instructions
printed on oil conta iner. Once oil is added to
gasoline, shake container momentarily to as-
sure that the fuel is t horoughly mixed. Always
read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel
before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol)can attractmoisture which leads to
separationandformation of acids duringstor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of anengine while in storage.To avoid engine
problems, empty the fuel system before stor-
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
start theengineandlet it rununtilthe fuel lines
and carburetorare empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleanerproductsinthefueltankorpermanent
damage may occur .
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
S To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position.
ON/OFF Switch
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
W ARNING:
Avoid any contact with
the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.
ST ARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine af ter running out of fuel)
Starting Position
Muffler
Choke
Lever
Starter Handle
Primer Bulb
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