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S Empty thefueltank beforestoringor trans-
porting the unit. Use up fuel left in the car-
buretor by starting the engine and lettingit
run until it stops.
S Storeunitandfuelinan areawhere fuelva-
pors cannot reach sparks or openflames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Storeunitsolinelimiter cannotaccidentally
causeinjury. Unit canbe hungby thetube.
S Store the unit out of the reach of children
SPECIAL NOTICE:
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler
andspark arresting screenwhich meets the
requirements of California Codes 4442 and
4443. All U.S. forest land and the states of
California, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New
Jersey,Oregon, andWashington requireby
lawthatmany internalcombustionenginesto
be equipped with a spark arrestor screen.If
you operate in a locale where such regula-
tions exist, you are legally responsible for
installing and maintaining the operatingcon-
ditionoftheseparts.Failuretodosois aviola-
tion of the law. If a spark arrestor is required
inyourarea,contactyour AuthorizedService
Dealer for the proper kit.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
tions throughprolongeduseofgasolinepow-
ered hand tools could causeblood vesselor
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints ofpeoplepronetocirculationdisorders
or abnormalswellings. Prolongeduseincold
weatherhas beenlinkedtobloodvesseldam-
ageinotherwisehealthy people.Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers,hands, or joints,
discontinuetheuseofthis toolandseekmed-
ical attention. Ananti-vibration systemdoes
not guarantee the avoidance of these prob-
lems. Users who operate power tools on a
continual and regular basis must monitor
closely theirphysicalconditionandthecondi-
tion of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Makesure unitis properly as-
sembled and all fasteners are secure.
ATTACHING THE HANDLE
Groove
S Assemble handle to the unit as shown;
makesurebottomofhandleis seatedinthe
groove in the trigger housing.
NOTE:
sembled on the side of the unit opposite the
operator's position.
S Pivot handle to a comfortable position.
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING:
theoperator andothers fromthrownobjects,
andis equipped witha linelimiter bladewhich
cuts excess line.This blade(on undersideof
shield) is sharp and can cut you.
This unit is not
S Remove wing nut from shield.
S Insert bracket into slot as shown.
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Exposure to vibra-
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
withagood quality 2-cycle air-cooledengine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is recom-
mended. (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 printedonthe container.Always
read and follow the safety rules under FUEL
SAFETY.
For occasional use only.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Pushandholdenginestop switchin the
or
WARNING:
while starting the engine. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
3
Adjustment knob must be as-
Tighten handle securely.
The shield helps to protect
in bracket.
Shield
Line Limiter Blade
FUEL YOUR UNIT
STARTING
Starting Position
positionuntilthe unithas fully stopped.
OFF
The trimmer head will turn
Slot
Bracket
Wing
Nut
STOP
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