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Please do not return unit to retailer. Por favor, no devuelva el aparato al lugar de compra. Veuillez ne pas retourner l’outil au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 www.weedeater.com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product.
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SAFETY RULES WARNING: Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury. DANGER: THIS POWER TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS! This unit can cause serious injury including amputation or blindness to the operator and others. The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in us- ing this unit.
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SERVICE section for maintenance of the muffler and spark arresting screen. ASSEMBLY NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the empty fuel tank. ASSEMBLY Your hedge trimmer is fully assembled; no as- sembly is required. -- 3 --...
Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand synthetic oil is recommended. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline.
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STOPPING YOUR ENGINE To stop the engine, move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. STARTING YOUR ENGINE Fuel engine. Move at least 10 feet (3 me- ters) away from the fueling site. Hold the unit on the ground in the starting position as shown.
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STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE Flooded engines can be started by placing the ON/OFF switch in the ON position and the choke lever in the OFF CHOKE position and engaging the throttle lock as directed in the STARTING A COLD ENGINE section; then, pull the rope to clear the engine of excess fuel.
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STORAGE WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use: S Allow engine to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting. S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require operation of the unit. TROUBLE CAUSE Engine will not 1. ON/OFF switch in the OFF position. start. 2. Engine flooded. 3.
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As the small off--road engine owner, you should be aware that POULAN/ WEED EATER may deny you warranty cover- age if your small off--road engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-...