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OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER
REA D THIS INSTRUCT ION MANUAL AND SAFETYRULES BEF OREOPERATING YOURUNIT.
Com pare th e illustra tions with yo ur unit tofamiliarize you r self with th e loc atio n of th e various con trols
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Line Limiter
Blade
Primer Bulb
Assist Handle
Starter
Handle
Choke
Lever
Shield
Trimmer
Head
Shaft
Muffler
ON/OFF Switch
Coupler
Throttle Trigger
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is located on the trigger
handle and is used to stop the engine. Move the
switch to the OFF position to stop the engine.
PRIMER BULB
ThePRIMERBULBremoves airfromthecar-
buretor and fuel lines and fills them with fuel.
This allows you to start the engine with fewer
pulls on the starter rope. Activate the primer
bulb by pressing it and allowing it to return to
its original form.
CHOKE
The CHOKE helps to supply fuel to the engine
to aid in cold starting. Activate the choke by
moving the ch oke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.After theengine attempts to start, move
the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Once engine has sta rted, move the choke lever
to the OFF CHOKE position.
COUPLER
The COUPLER enables optional attach-
ments to be installed on the unit.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
W ARNING:
Be sure to read thefuel
information in the safety rules before you be-
gin. If you do not understandthe safety rules,
do not attempt to fuel your unit. Call
1-800-554-6723.
FUELING ENGINE
W ARNING:
Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtain the correct oil mix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed wit h a g ood qua lity synthe tic 2- cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
synthetic oil is recommend ed. Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixin g 3.2 oun ces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded gasoline . DO NOT USE
a utomotive oil o r mar ine oil. Th ese oils will
cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follo w
in structio ns print ed on co nt ainer. Once oil is
adde d to gasoline, shake conta iner momentarily
to assure that the fuel is thoro ughly mixed.
Alw ays re ad a nd follow the sa fe ty ru les r ela ting
to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol)can attractmoisturewhichleads to
separationand formationof acids during stor-
age. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
ofan enginewhile in storage. To avoid engine
problems, empty the fuel system beforestor-
age for 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank,
start theengineand let it rununtil the fuellines
and carburetorareempty. Use fresh fuel next
season. Never use engine or carburetor
cleanerproductsin the fueltank orpermanent
damage may occur. See the STORAGE sec-
tion for additional information.
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