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FUEL YOUR UNIT
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan PRO! brand oil is recommended. (A
40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of
oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline). When
mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on
the container. Always read and follow the
safety rules under
FUEL SAFETY
STARTING
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
Starting Position
Starter
Choke lever
Handle
Primer Bulb
WARNING:
The trimmer head will
turn while starting the engine. Avoid any con-
tact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause
serious burns.
COLD ENGINE STARTING (or a warm
engine after running out of fuel)
S Rest engine and shield on ground.
S Move the ON/OFF switch to the ON posi-
tion.
S Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE posi-
tion
.
S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger through
all remaining steps.
S Pull starter rope handle sharply 6 times.
S Move the choke lever to HALF CHOKE
position.
S Pull the starter rope handle no more than 6
pulls, until engine runs.
S Allow the engine to run 10 seconds, then
move choke lever to OFF CHOKE position.
RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE
S Move choke lever to HALF CHOKE posi-
tion
.
S Pull starter rope handle until engine runs.
S If engine does not start in 5 pulls, follow in-
structions in STARTING A COLD ENGINE.
USING YOUR UNIT
OPERATING POSITION
.
ALWAYS WEAR:
Long Pants
Heavy Shoes
Cut from your left to your right.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
Advance line by tapping the bottom of the cut-
ting head lightly on the ground while engine is
running at full speed. A metal blade attached
to the shield will cut the line to the proper
length.
REPLACING THE LINE
S Press the lock tabs and remove the cover.
S Remove the lock ring, tap button, and
spool.
Tap
Button
Muffler
S Check the indexing teeth on the spool and
hub for wear.
S Use a clean cloth to wipe the inner/outer
surfaces of the spool and hub.
S Use only 0.080 inch (2 mm) diameter line.
S Cut two lengths of line approximately 20
feet (6 meters).
S Insert line into the small hole in the spool.
S Wind the line evenly and tightly onto the
spool; wind indirection of arrow found on
4
Eye
Protection
Spool
Hub
Lock Ring
End of
Line
Arrow on Spool
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