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retor by starting the engine and letting it run
until it stops.
S Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel va-
pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
S Store unit so line limiter cannot accidentally
cause injury. Unit can be hung by the tube.
S Store the unit out of the reach of children
SPECIAL NOTICE:
This unit is not
equipped with a temperature limiting muffler
and spark arresting screen which meets the re-
quirements of California Codes 4442 and 4443.
All U.S. forest land and the states of California,
Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ore-
gon, and Washington require by law that many
internal combustion engines to be equipped
with a spark arrestor screen. If you operate in
a locale where such regulations exist, you are
legally responsible for installing and maintain-
ing the operating condition of these parts. Fail-
ure to do so is a violation of the law. If a spark
arrestor is required in your area, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer for the proper kit.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders or abnor-
mal swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather
has been linked to blood vessel damage in
otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur
such as numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling
in the fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the
use of this tool and seek medical attention. An
anti-vibration system does not guarantee the
avoidance of these problems. Users who oper-
ate power tools on a continual and regular basis
must monitor closely their physical condition
and the condition of this tool.
ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE SHIELD
WARNING:
The shield helps to protect the
operator and others from thrown objects, and is
equipped with a line limiter blade which cuts ex-
cess line. This blade (on underside of shield) is
sharp and can cut you.
S Remove wing nut from shield.
S Insert bracket into slot as shown.
S Pivot shield until bolt passes through hole
in bracket.
S Securely tighten wing nut onto bolt.
Shield
Line Limiter Blade
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
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/Weed
Eater brand oil is recommended. (A 40:1 ratio is
obtained by mixing 3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gal-
lon of unleaded gasoline). When mixing fuel fol-
low the instructions printed on the container. Al-
ways read and follow the safety rules under
FUEL SAFETY.
OPERATION
For occasional use only.
HOW TO STOP YOUR UNIT
Push and hold engine stop switch in the
or
position until the unit has fully stopped.
OFF
WARNING:
The trimmer head will turn
while starting the engine. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
HOW TO START YOUR UNIT
WARNING:
The trimmer head will turn
while starting the engine. A hot muffler can
cause serious burns.
Starting Position
Knob
Trigger
Primer Bulb
3
Slot
Bracket
Wing
Nut
STOP
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